Job Title: Commercial Counsel

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive

Are you a qualified UK Solicitor or Barrister with 5+ years’ PQE, ready to take your career to the next level?
Do you thrive in fast paced, commercially driven environments where your expertise truly shapes business outcomes? If you’re excited by the idea of making a tangible impact across contracts, procurement, governance, and risk - this could be the perfect in-house role for you!

The Role

As Commercial Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high quality, strategic legal support across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic organisation, partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing key commercial decisions. You’ll own complex contract negotiations, guide procurement and bids activity, and help strengthen the organisation’s legal framework as it continues to grow.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – just one day a week in our London office
• Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week)
• A wide range of flexible staff benefits, from high‑street discounts to wellbeing and lifestyle perks
• Healthcare cash plan
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages (eligibility criteria apply)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert commercial legal advice across NDAs, service agreements, framework agreements, IT/IP contracts, and procurement processes.
• Lead on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts to drive business objectives while effectively managing risk.
• Support the bids and tenders process, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Work closely with the Group Head of Legal to build and evolve a best in class legal function.
• Conduct contract risk assessments and provide pragmatic, commercially focused guidance to stakeholders.
• Represent Marston in client meetings, negotiations, and regulatory discussions.
• Ensure compliance with key legislation, including the Companies Act 2006, DPA 2018, and SRA regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified UK Solicitor or Barrister with 5+ years’ PQE.
• Strong background in commercial contract law, procurement, and corporate governance.
• Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex, high value commercial contracts.
• In‑house experience (private sector preferred).
• Exceptional stakeholder management with the confidence to influence at board level.
• Strong problem solving skills and sound commercial judgment, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

About Us

Marston Holdings Limited is a parent company comprising eight specialist entities, each delivering essential services across enforcement, technology, transport, and customer engagement. Join us and be part of an organisation that is forward thinking, collaborative, and committed to delivering real value to clients and communities.

What’s Next?

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and complete your application. Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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NOTE TO AGENCIES

We will only be accepting direct applications for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.