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Employment & Commercial Counsel

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 100,000 /year

Freelance

24-09-2025

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A very well-established FTSE 250 business is looking to recruit an Employment and Commercial Lawyer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to cover adoption leave. This business is going through a transition period, and implementing some really forward-thinking strategies, so it's an exciting time to join.

You will report directly to the General Counsel, and the role will be divided between employment and commercial law. Most days will offer a well-balanced mix of both areas, though the focus may occasionally shift depending on workload. Ideally, you will bring experience in both areas of law. The employment work will predominantly be non-contentious, with some early stage tribunal support and the commercial work will involve reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as some generalist exposure. You will be part of a mid-sized team and although expected to hit the ground running, training will be provided to an up and comer with a lower PQE level, if you are ambitious to learn and grow. You will be commonwealth qualified, and the guideline PQE is 2-4, however lower, and higher, PQE levels will definitely be considered if you have the right experience.

The role will be of a hybrid nature and you will get exposure to an established organisation, although in a transformative phase, striking a good balance to be able to get involved with some really interesting work. The position will pay up to PS100,000, experience depending.

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We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights. Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the mill... Know more