Legal Counsel Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Legal Counsel roles are classified under Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What solicitors and lawyers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most solicitors and lawyers in the UK earn between £41,392 and £77,584 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £51,600 (SOC 2412), sitting at the 41st percentile of what UK employers pay and £5,704 below the median.
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Legal Counsel - Funds Location: London Contract: 6 months Work Setup: Hybrid - 2 days in the office/ Remote option may be considered for some candidates Who We Are Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. Who You Will Work With Our client is a large, well-established organization ope
We're Hiring: Legal Counsel | UK Head Office Are you a recently qualified solicitor or early-career legal professional looking to take your first step into an in-house legal role? Or have you qualified in-house and looking for a change of sector? We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our UK Legal team at Chiesi UK. This role is ideally suited to someone who is keen to broaden their commercial legal experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. While you will
Our client, a global AI business, is looking to hire a 4-8PQE commercial/technology lawyer to join their legal team in London. The successful candidate would report into the GC and be part of a global legal team. Job responsibilities include: Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts Working with sales, finance and product teams, leading on customer-facing negotiations Advising on a range of IT contracts and data privacy matters The ideal candidate is likely to be a 4-8PQE commercial
8x8 connects our customers and teams globally, empowering CX leaders with performance and insights to make smarter decisions, delight customers, and drive lasting business impact. The Counsel - Commercial role will be based in our London office (Hybrid - 2 days per week in our office). The Counsel will join 8x8's Global Commercial Legal team, reporting to the senior commercial lawyer in the EMEA region, and will be working closely with our US and internationally-based executive teams, business s
Senior Legal Counsel - Manchester (Hybrid 3 Days Office Based) About Finova Finova is the UK’s largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market. Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, w
Interim Senior Legal Counsel. Renewable Energy Infrastructure. 3 Month FTC (Potential Extension). We are currently working with a fast-growing renewable energy infrastructure business that is seeking to appoint an Interim Senior Legal Counsel on an initial 3-month fixed term contract. The role is to start ASAP and will facilitate a hybrid working arrangement, with a few days per week expected in their London office. Whilst the contract is for an initial 3 month duration, there is potential for f
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a prestigious luxury retail brand. This is a high-impact, senior role offering the chance to work closely with leadership on a wide range of strategic legal matters within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will act as a trusted legal advisor across the business. This is a broad and commercially focused position, covering: Commercial contracts and strategic part
Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of interim Legal Counsel, a six month contract, hybrid working to Glasgow. Inside of IR35 Public Sector 2-3 days a week onsite Up to £400 a day This role will be to provide support to, and when required deputise for, the General Counsel in the provision of accurate, relevant, commercially focused, and timely advice to the business on a wide variety of legal topics and act as the primary initial day-to-day point of contact for all lega
Who We Are HH Global are the leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement. We amplify marketing campaigns through unrivaled production, procurement leadership and the most advanced sustainability capabilities available. All delivered at scale through industry-leading technology and the passionate expertise of our people. With more than 4,500 colleagues, 26 creative studios and over 5,800 strategic supplier partners across 64 countries, we work with the best talent across the world
Who We Are HH Global are the leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement. We amplify marketing campaigns through unrivaled production, procurement leadership and the most advanced sustainability capabilities available. All delivered at scale through industry-leading technology and the passionate expertise of our people. With more than 4,500 colleagues, 26 creative studios and over 5,800 strategic supplier partners across 64 countries, we work with the best talent across the world
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Legal Counsel roles fall under SOC 2412 (Solicitors and lawyers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Legal Counsel positions.