Legal Counsel – In-house

Overview

In-house Legal Counsel for a FTSE-listed London property business. You will advise on corporate, commercial and governance matters, supporting the Company Secretary and Board. You’ll shape legal strategy, manage risk, and ensure robust governance across a growing portfolio of flexible workspace assets. The role combines practical contract review, data protection oversight, training, and liaison with external advisers. A high-impact position that anchors governance and compliance across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal input across corporate, commercial and compliance matters
• Oversee data protection policies, DPIAs/LIAs, data processor arrangements, breaches and rights requests
• Manage contract review processes, signing authority, risk assessment of agreements, and template creation
• Lead legal risk management and maintain Regulatory Risk Register; support 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code provisions
• Support Company Secretary with Board secretariat duties, governance reporting and AGM/compliance
• Coordinate with external advisers, brokers and share scheme administrators; manage external counsel relationships
• Develop and train stakeholders on policies and procedures; ensure timely regulatory filings
• Contribute to ESG initiatives and governance sections of annual reporting

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• Significant in-house experience; FTSE-listed environment preferred
• Broad expertise in corporate and commercial law
• Governance and company secretarial experience
• Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to multitask and balance risk with business needs
• UK work authorisation to live and work in the UK

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with risk-aware mindset
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork
• Data protection, DPIAs/LIAs
• Data processor appointments
• Contract review and template development

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