<p>We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice across a range of matters. The successful candidate will support business units, manage contracts, advise on regulatory compliance and help to mitigate legal risk. This role suits an adaptable adviser who can balance legal rigour with commercial priorities and communicate clearly to stakeholders.</p>
<h2>Legal Advisor Job Profile</h2>
<p>The Legal Advisor will act as a trusted legal resource to the organisation, offering guidance on corporate, commercial and employment matters. The post involves drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting legal research and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.</p>
<p>The role often works closely with commercial teams, procurement and senior management to identify and resolve legal issues swiftly. Candidates must be pragmatic, commercially aware and able to explain legal risks in plain English.</p>
<h2>Legal Advisor Job Description</h2>
<p>As Legal Advisor you will provide day to day legal support to the business, advising on transactions, contracts, regulatory obligations and governance matters. You will review and draft a wide variety of documents including supplier and customer agreements, NDAs, service level agreements and terms and conditions. You will identify legal risks, propose proportionate solutions and work with external counsel where specialist expertise is required.</p>
<p>The role includes conducting legal due diligence, liaising with regulators when necessary and maintaining an up to date view of relevant statutory and regulatory developments. You will support dispute resolution and, where appropriate, assist with litigation management by coordinating with external solicitors and collecting factual documentation.</p>
<p>This position requires excellent drafting skills, strong commercial judgement and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. The Legal Advisor will contribute to policy development, compliance training and the implementation of legal processes to reduce risk and support growth. The role may also involve supervising more junior legal staff or paralegals.</p>
<h2>Legal Advisor Duties and Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Provide clear, commercial legal advice to business stakeholders on corporate, commercial and employment law issues.</li>
<li>Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business.</li>
<li>Manage relationships with external counsel and instruct specialist advisers where necessary.</li>
<li>Support dispute resolution and litigation management, including evidence gathering and file management.</li>
<li>Perform legal due diligence for transactions, partnerships and procurement activities.</li>
<li>Develop and deliver compliance training and legal briefings for non-legal colleagues.</li>
<li>Identify, analyse and report on legal risks, recommending pragmatic mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Contribute to policy drafting, contract templates and standard operating procedures.</li>
<li>Assist with corporate governance, board papers and minute-taking where required.</li>
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<h2>Legal Advisor Requirements and Qualifications</h2>
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<li>Qualified solicitor or barrister admitted in England and Wales or equivalent recognised qualification.</li>
<li>Post qualification experience (PQE) typically 3 to 7 years in commercial, corporate or regulatory practice.</li>
<li>Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and NDAs.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law, data protection and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Excellent legal research, drafting and communication skills with commercial awareness.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with non-legal colleagues.</li>
<li>Experience managing external counsel and controlling legal costs.</li>
<li>High ethical standards, attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to risk.</li>
<li>Experience in-house or in a firm advising corporate clients is desirable.</li>
<li>Comfortable using legal tech, contract management systems and MS Office.</li>
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