Legal Counsel
Posted 3 days ago by Accutrainee Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: Accuflex is seeking a Commercial Solicitor to join its in-house legal team within the financial services sector for a short-term role starting at the end of August. The position involves supporting a busy legal team with BAU commercial work, focusing on drafting and negotiating agreements and providing legal advice in a consumer finance context. This role is ideal for qualified solicitors looking for impactful work in a collaborative environment. The initial assignment is for 2 months.
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 experience in commercial contracts.
- 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: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Accuflex has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor 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.
Assignment: Initially the role will be for 2 months.
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 experience in commercial contracts.
- 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)
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.