Legal Counsel

LexisNexis; Cardiff, Bristol, Greater London, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk assessment company is seeking a qualified legal professional for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role. The successful candidate will lead contract negotiations with clients across the UK and EMEA, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Strong communication skills and familiarity with data protection laws are essential. This position offers the flexibility to work from home or from offices in Cardiff, London, or Leeds, with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts via Perks at Work

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience in law, or equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in technology or data sectors preferred.
• Knowledge of UK and EU data protection laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support contract negotiations with customers.
• Collaborate with teams to review contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Organisational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Qualified legal professional

Tools

Microsoft Word

Contract management tools

Job description

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Maternity Cover

About our Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com

About the Team

Join a collaborative and supportive team of international legal professionals based in Cardiff, Bristol, London, and Paris. We value diverse experience and qualifications from both the UK and overseas. Our team is highly regarded across the business and was recently recognised as Team of the Year 2025. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

About the Role

Reporting to a senior member of the legal team, you will act as a key link between UK & EMEA sales, suppliers, customers, and internal teams during contract negotiations. You will ensure commercial agreements reflect business priorities and comply with legal requirements.

Working either from home or from one of our offices (Cardiff, London or Leeds), the candidate is also welcome to meet up at least once per quarter for team gatherings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support contract negotiations with LNRS Business Services customers across the UK and EMEA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review terms and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Work closely with the legal team to maintain compliance and consistency in contract language.
• Drive improvements in the contracting process.
• Provide general support to the legal team, including administrative tasks that enable commercial priorities.

Requirements

• Qualified legal professional (typically 2+ years post-qualification experience, but equivalent experience considered).
• Experience in contract negotiation, ideally in technology or data sectors.
• Knowledge of UK and EU data protection laws.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and familiarity with contract management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option schemeTravel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

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