UNCOVER

About the Company

UNCOVER is a specialist risk and compliance recruitment business that focuses specifically on finding opportunities for risk and compliance professionals within law firms and commerce & industry.

UNCOVER was established to provide a more tailored, high-level service to both clients and candidates, something which is often lacking in the recruitment sector. As a specialist start-up risk and compliance recruitment business, we spend our time focusing on what matters - establishing meaningful relationships to provide a service that continually exceeds the expectations of clients and candidates.

With six years of experience working exclusively within this space, we have a fantastic track record and are very well placed to help you with your recruitment needs. Whether you are looking to uncover the industry's top talent or uncover an opportunity to take your career to the next level – we know the market inside out and would love to work with you.

Roles we cover:
Analyst/Senior Analyst - AML/Conflicts/Risk
Officers – AML/Conflicts/ GDPR/ Risk
Manager/Senior Manager - AML/Conflicts/Risk
Lawyers - Financial Crime/Conflicts/Risk/Professional/Indemnity/GDPR/Ethics
Head of - BAU/Risk/Compliance/Ethics/ Professional Indemnity
Director of Risk
General Counsel

Listed Jobs

Company Name

UNCOVER

Job Title

Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) Birmigham (1 day in office per week)

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) **Role Summary** Provide high‑level legal expertise to an in‑house counsel team, lead and oversee complex commercial agreements, advise on technology and data protection, identify legal risks, and mentor junior staff within a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. **Expectations** - Deliver strategic legal advice aligned with business objectives. - Work autonomously while maintaining clear communication of complex legal matters. - Contribute to governance, compliance, and continuous process improvement. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead, draft, negotiate, and monitor complex commercial agreements and workstreams. - Advise on contracts, technology, data protection and privacy matters. - Identify legal risks and propose pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions. - Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers, paralegals, and trainees. - Support governance, compliance frameworks and drive continuous improvement initiatives. **Required Skills** - Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 8 years post‑qualification experience. - Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. - Solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to translate legal issues into clear, actionable advice. - Experience in commercial contracts, technology law, and regulatory compliance. - Excellent written and oral communication. - Detail‑oriented, autonomous and proactive. **Required Education & Certifications** - Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK). - Relevant professional qualifications in contract law, technology law or data protection preferred.

Birmingham, United kingdom

On site

Senior

20-02-2026