In-house Lawyer, Leeds-based only

Job description

Hays Legal is exclusively instructed on this key in-house appointment at this international professional services organisation offering a truly collegiate environment.

Reporting to the General Counsel for EMEA, you may currently be working as a fee-earner at a law firm (international/national/major regional commercial) with a commercial contracts or litigation or corporate focus or will already be an in-house lawyer or be working in a compliance role in a professional services organisation.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide expert advice and solutions on a range of commercial contracts and data matters, regulatory, compliance and professional conduct matters.
Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on contract issues and data protection queries.
• Leading on global risk management projects.
• Designing and implementing compliance systems and procedures.
• Developing and rolling out global risk management policies and providing training.
• Advising on legal, regulatory and ethical standards and investigating potential conduct issues.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a lawyer (minimum 2 years PQE) to join a highly regarded in-house legal team. Ideal lawyers will have a strong commercial background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build a strong rapport with key senior stakeholders throughout the organisation, the ability to think commercially and logically.

Lawyers must be based in the North and be able to work out of Leeds on a hybrid basis.

On offer is a top-end salary and benefits package and a collegiate, team atmosphere within a state-of-the-art office.
To learn more about this role, please send your CV to Adele Callaghan (specifying full details of your current remuneration package) or email me for a return call to discuss the role.

Desired Skills and Experience

You will provide expert advice and solutions on a range of commercial contracts and data matters, regulatory, compliance and professional conduct matters.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English