General Counsel EMEA

LRQA Group Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm is seeking a dynamic General Counsel EMEA to lead legal guidance across UK and European operations. You will draft commercial contracts, manage litigations, and support risk compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years as a solicitor with diverse legal experience. This hybrid role offers career growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Impact across various sectors

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 10 years PQE, with a mix of Law Firm and in-house experience.
• Proven expertise in commercial contracting.
• Strong business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Manage straightforward litigation and oversee external counsel for complex matters.
• Provide legal input during acquisition onboarding.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Legal advisory

Influencing senior leaders

Training and mentoring

Emotional intelligence

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Tools

SaaS/software experience

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Job ID:42952

Location: Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi

Position Category: Legal

Position Type: Employee Regular

Overview

LRQA is a leading risk management partner. Through our connected risk management solutions, we help you navigate an evolving global risk landscape to keep you on step ahead. Our solutions are delivered by a team of global and local specialists in ESG, supply chain, cybersecurity, assurance and risk management, who are dedicated to sharing insights and knowledge that will help solve your business challenges, today and into the future. By blending human intelligence and deep expertise with data-driven insights, we equip your business with the necessary tools to secure a competitive edge.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially astute General Counsel EMEA to join our collaborative and entrepreneurial legal team. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you’ll play a key role in supporting our UK and European operations, providing expert legal guidance across a broad spectrum of commercial matters.

This is a growth-focused role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment and is eager to expand their legal expertise across multiple disciplines, sectors, and jurisdictions.

The role is hybrid – 3 days (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) in our Birmingham office at Trinity business park.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS/software, consultancy, and supplier agreements.
• Managing straightforward litigation and overseeing external counsel for complex matters.
• Supporting internal investigations and contributing to risk and compliance initiatives.
• Providing legal input during acquisition onboarding and supporting our global insurance programme.
• Offering pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders across diverse business units.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 10 years PQE, with a mix of Law Firm and in-house experience
• Proven expertise in commercial contracting
• Tech (SaaS/software) experience (desirable)
• 2nd Language (European or Middle Eastern) - Desirable
• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and developing junior legal professionals.
• High emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive,
• A genuine team player with enthusiasm and integrity

Why LRQA?

• Be part of a global organisation with a purpose-driven mission.
• Work in a supportive, high-energy team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Enjoy autonomy and career growth in a varied and exciting legal environment.
• Make a real impact across sectors including cybersecurity, inspection, and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG).

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a role with us, you will be subject to pre-employment checks, depending on the legal requirements and practices in your country of employment. If eligible these checks will include right to work, identification, verification of employment history, education, and criminal records where permitted by local law. All checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations. We will involve the third party supplier to run the background checks as needed and your data will be retained for a period as needed for the purpose of recruitment. To the extent to be permitted by the applicable local law, your data may be stored outside of your employment country dependent on our operation structure. Your application of this role will constitute as your consent on this paragraph.

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA: We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business. Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities). Copyright © LRQA 2021. All rights reserved. Terms of use. Privacy Policy.

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