Skills

Communication Stakeholder Management Recruitment

Job Specifications

Junior Legal Counsel (NQ – 1 Year PQE) | Milton Keynes | £55k – £60k + Bonus & Benefits

Exciting new Junior Legal Counsel opportunity based in the Milton Keynes area for an NQ – 1 year PQE Solicitor with experience in the financial services sector. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in the office (likely increased presence during the initial probation). Trainee Solicitors due qualify across the next three months, are encouraged to apply.

The Role:

To gain broad in-house experience across financial services and commercial matters, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan agreements and intercompany agreements
Conducting and advising on section checks and other compliance requirements
Supporting on anti-money laundering (AML) obligations
Advising on data protection
Assisting with debt recovery and disputes as and when required

This role offers exposure to a wide range of matters in a collaborative environment, allowing the successful candidate to build commercial expertise and in-house experience.

Applicants Profile:

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) between NQ to 1 year PQE or a current trainee solicitor due to qualify
Experience in the financial services sector, particularly with non-contentious commercial work
Applicants will be considered with a private practice ( a secondment In-House would be an advantage) or an In-House background
Familiarity with loan agreements, intercompany agreements, section checks, and AML compliance
Knowledge of data protection desirable
Some exposure to debt recovery or disputes would be an advantage
Adaptable, resilient, and commercially minded
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Must be in a location easily commutable to Milton Keynes

What’s on Offer

Base salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Discretionary bonus
Full Benefits package
Hybrid working (2 days per week in office)

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Chris Ewles – 07902 701818 | chris.ewles@LHH.com

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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