Think Legal Recruitment

About the Company

Think Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England and the Midlands for private practice and in-house. What makes us different? We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect. Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart. Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships. We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you. Contact us on 0161 826 1411 125 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BY See a list of all our ongoing vacancies here: www.thinklegalrecruitment.com/job-search/

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Company Name

Think Legal Recruitment

Job Title

Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

**Job title** Senior Legal Counsel – Litigation & Regulatory **Role Summary** Provide senior legal support as a commercial‑pragmatic generalist across an in‑house team. Act as the trusted legal voice for business functions, delivering clear, actionable advice on contracts, compliance, consumer protection, data protection, disputes and regulatory matters. **Expectations** - Deliver timely, practical guidance to commercial teams in a fast‑moving environment. - Influence decision‑making by translating legal changes into business‑relevant actions. - Maintain high confidence and integrity in handling consumer disputes, ADR and Ombudsman processes. - Foster a culture of legal awareness through training and clear communications. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Respond to legal inquiries and provide solutions‑focused advice on contracts, compliance, operational matters, and consumer protection law. 2. Draft, review, and optimise consumer‑facing and B2B contracts, terms & conditions, and policies. 3. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, summarise implications, and update stakeholders. 4. Support escalated customer complaints and disputes, including ADR and Ombudsman proceedings. 5. Deliver training sessions and written resources to enhance legal awareness across the organisation. 6. Prioritise and manage multiple legal requests concurrently, ensuring high‑quality outputs under tight deadlines. **Required Skills** - Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate legal concepts into plain English. - Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills. - Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. - Effective communication with non‑lawyers at all levels. - Knowledge of UK consumer protection and data protection legislation; experience with ADR/Ombudsman schemes is an advantage. **Required Education & Certifications** - Qualified Solicitor or equivalent (or fully qualified lawyer with recognised legal qualification). - Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience (in‑house preferred, regulatory background accepted). - Updated admissions to the Solicitor’s Roll and good standing.

Cheshire west and chester, United kingdom

On site

Senior

19-11-2025