Legal Counsel

Job description

FTSE 100 | Midlands | Newly Created Role in growing business and expanding team

A leading FTSE 100 organisation is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel (3–7 PQE) to join its well-established and highly regarded in-house legal team. This is a newly created role offering exposure to high-quality commercial work and significant renewables and strategic commercial projects.

This position sits within a friendly, collaborative legal team, known for its supportive culture, excellent development opportunities and high-performing environment. We have helped several lawyers with their move to this business - all who have loved the move reporting a great culture and work.

The Role

You will:

• Support the organisation’s expanding renewables and commercial business on innovative and business-critical projects

• Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, including large-scale and complex agreements along with wider areas of work

• Partner closely with commercial and operational stakeholders

• Contribute to a variety of wider legal matters across the business

Location & Working Pattern

• Midlands-based HQ with additional regional sites

• Hybrid working – at least 3 days a week in the office.

• Modern, progressive and inclusive working environment

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus 20% bonus, £5,000 car allowance, Family healthcare and excellent maternity benefits

• A business that genuinely supports work–life balance and internal progression

This is an outstanding opportunity for an existing Legal Counsel or Commercial Lawyer (3–7 PQE) looking to grow their career within a respected FTSE 100 organisation, while contributing to major projects and the evolving renewables agenda.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Victoria Moore: victoria@aysearch.com 07971666134

OR

Kate Mazzag: kate@aysearch.com 07769946081

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Midlands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-09-2026

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