Legal Counsel

Permanent, Full‑time (37.5 hours, Monday to Friday)

Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in our Derby office, the rest working from home

Up to £73,000 plus benefits

About The Role

We’re looking for a newly qualified solicitor (or up to one year PQE – PQE is given as a guide only and applications from more senior candidates will be considered) to join our in‑house Legal team within a listed consumer financial services business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants hands‑on exposure to a broad range of legal matters in a regulated environment and who enjoys working closely with the business.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone pitches in. You’ll take a practical, solutions‑focused approach, supporting stakeholders across the organisation and taking real ownership of your work. No task is too small, and flexibility and curiosity are key.

The role has a strong corporate and commercial focus (around 50%), alongside involvement in governance, regulatory matters, employment, property, procurement and litigation. We offer a flexible hybrid working environment with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to grow your skillset across a wide range of legal disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial (c. 50%)

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, service and partnership contracts
• Supporting corporate transactions and strategic projects across the business

Governance & Regulatory

• Assisting with corporate governance processes, including board and committee documentation as required
• Supporting compliance with regulatory obligations relevant to a listed consumer financial services business

Additional Legal Support

• Assisting on employment matters in collaboration with HR and external advisers
• Supporting property matters, including lease documentation where needed
• Advising on procurement processes and reviewing supplier documentation
• Assisting with dispute and litigation management, including coordination with external counsel
• Undertaking legal research and preparing internal guidance and training materials

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or qualification pending) with up to one year PQE (PQE is given as a guide only and applications from more senior candidates will be considered).
• Candidates must have completed a traditional training contract with a recognised UK law firm, preferably within the Top 200 law firms.
• A strong academic background is required, including a minimum 2:1 degree, preferably from a Russell Group or other leading university.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent drafting and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate legal advice clearly, pragmatically and confidently to non‑legal stakeholders
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities
• Resilient and confident, with the credibility to challenge stakeholders and stand firm on legal risk when needed
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative – well suited to a small, fast‑moving in‑house legal team

What’s In It For You?

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality), 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 with service) plus your birthday off, matched pension contribution (L&G), share save scheme (Equinity), retail discounts, free entertainment tickets, plus much more!

Flexible working hours with hybrid working for Head Office roles (as agreed with your line manager).

A wide range of Learning & Development offers, from 121 coaching to qualification support, helping you to grow and thrive in your career.

A supportive, inclusive culture with forums you're welcome to join from day 1, using your voice to make MAB an even better place to work.

Everyone is Welcome

At MAB, we value different experiences and perspectives which adds diversity and value to our culture. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, included and heard for who they are. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are committed to reducing barriers in every stage of our recruitment process so everyone feels they can bring their best self when applying for new opportunities at MAB. If you’d like to hear how we can support you by adjusting our process, from application to interview and onboarding, please contact careers@mab.org.uk.

Please note we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship at this moment in time. We won't be accepting speculative CVs from recruitment agencies, with a full PSL in place.

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