Hire Resolve is assisting legal organisations in hiring experienced legal professionals for multiple mid–senior level opportunities across a range of practice areas and business functions. This is a multi-role campaign covering both private practice and in-house positions (depending on background), with clear progression pathways toward senior specialist and leadership roles such as Senior Associate, Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel, Managing Associate, Practice Lead, Head of Legal, or Legal Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Provide practical legal advice to stakeholders and/or clients across commercial and operational matters
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents (e.g., commercial agreements, NDAs, supplier terms, service agreements)
Manage and progress matters in areas such as corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, disputes, property, procurement, compliance, privacy, or governance (aligned to experience)
Support dispute resolution activity, including pre-action strategy, liaison with external counsel, and case management
Contribute to compliance programmes and internal policies, including monitoring of regulatory changes and controls
Assist with risk assessments and recommendations to reduce legal and commercial exposure
Maintain accurate records, matter documentation, and reporting aligned to confidentiality and data protection expectations
Partner with internal teams (e.g., HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Operations) to improve legal processes and decision-making
Support process improvement initiatives (e.g., contract playbooks, clause libraries, workflow automation, template governance)
Mentor junior colleagues and promote consistent quality standards across the function
Requirements
Qualifications (role-dependent):
For solicitor roles: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or Scotland/Northern Ireland as relevant), typically with strong post-qualification experience
For barrister or advocate pathways: relevant professional qualification and practice experience (where applicable)
For legal operations, contracts, compliance, or specialist roles: relevant degree and substantial sector experience (legal qualification beneficial but not always essential)
Experience: Typically 5–12+ years of progressive legal experience (in-house and/or private practice), suited to mid–senior level scope
Demonstrated capability in one or more areas such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, employment, disputes, regulatory, compliance, privacy, property, or legal operations
Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk-based decision-making skills
Familiarity with commonly used legal systems/tools (where relevant), such as document management systems, matter management, e-billing, CLM platforms, and Microsoft 365
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities confidentially and professionally