Legal Counsel

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research organization in London seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support on commercial agreements. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with robust experience in contract drafting and negotiation, capable of balancing legal precision with commercial objectives. This role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days annual leave. Join a company committed to equality and diversity, making a significant impact in the field of research.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor admitted in England & Wales.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to assess and manage legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Support acquisitions, provide due diligence assistance.
• Deliver training and legal guidance to non-lawyers.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Contract drafting and negotiation

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

Legal tech proficiency

Job description

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Highlighted points

• Legal Counsel role in a market research leader
• Admitted solicitor in England & Wales required
• Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office
• Comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave

About the role

As Legal Counsel you will be a trusted advisor to Ipsos UK & Ireland, reporting to the Head of Legal. You will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, supplier and internal contracts), support acquisitions and NDAs, provide due diligence assistance, and help shape new service and technology initiatives. You will refresh and develop template contracts, playbooks and legal guidance, deliver training and awareness sessions, and provide clear, practical advice to non‑lawyers that balances legal rigour with commercial pragmatism.

About you

• Qualified solicitor admitted in England & Wales.
• Strong grounding in commercial law with proven contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Able to identify, assess and explain legal risk in commercial contexts and propose practical mitigations.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to present legal concepts to non‑lawyers and lead training sessions.
• Commercial mindset that balances legal precision with workable, business‑focused solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when interpreting contracts, regulations and policies.
• Comfortable using and adopting legal tech, including proficiency in AI tools to streamline drafting, due diligence and knowledge management.

Essential skills

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales).
• Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to assess and manage legal risk while supporting commercial objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Capacity to prioritise and manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and pragmatic problem‑solving.
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy laws (UK GDPR / GDPR) and their practical application in a research or data‑driven business.
• Experience supporting M&A activity (NDAs, data room support, coordination of legal due diligence).
• Experience developing templates, playbooks or legal operations processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry codes relevant to research (e.g. MRS Code, BHBIA, EphMRA).
• Exposure to cross-border or multi‑jurisdictional contracts and working with international stakeholders.
• Experience participating in cross‑market or global legal projects.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package: 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection, life assurance, health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success – a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

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