Legal Counsel
Posted 4 days ago by Accutrainee Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Accuflex is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with 2–6 years PQE to join their in-house legal team in the financial services sector. This short-term role, starting at the end of August, involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and providing legal advice in a collaborative environment. The position is ideal for lawyers looking for impactful work within a busy legal team. The role requires strong commercial awareness and the ability to engage with various stakeholders effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements including technology and supplier contracts.
- Providing practical legal advice on day-to-day commercial legal matters within a consumer finance setting.
- Supporting the wider legal team on operational matters related to credit card and retail banking products.
- Engaging with stakeholders across the business to ensure contracts are aligned with regulatory and commercial priorities.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor with 2–6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial contracts.
- Prior experience working in or advising financial services or banking clients.
- Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to legal risk.
- Ability to integrate into a team quickly and deliver effective legal support with minimal supervision.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Accuflex has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor (2–6 years PQE) to join a dynamic in-house legal team within the financial services sector. This is a short-term role commencing at the end of August, supporting a busy financial services in-house legal team. It’s ideal for lawyers seeking impactful, BAU commercial work in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements including technology and supplier contracts.
- Providing practical legal advice on day-to-day commercial legal matters within a consumer finance setting.
- Supporting the wider legal team on operational matters related to credit card and retail banking products.
- Engaging with stakeholders across the business to ensure contracts are aligned with regulatory and commercial priorities.
Required Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with 2–6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial contracts.
- Prior experience working in or advising financial services or banking clients.
- Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to legal risk.
- Ability to integrate into a team quickly and deliver effective legal support with minimal supervision.
Additional Information:
- Start Date: End of August
- Duration: 2 months (initial)
- Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in office.
Apply now: This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a consumer-focused financial institution at a critical point in its project lifecycle. If you’re a driven commercial lawyer who enjoys collaborative, practical in-house work - we’d love to hear from you. At Accutrainee we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring our process is fair, transparent, and based solely on merit.