Commercial Counsel

Location: London (Hybrid – one day a week in our London office)
Employment type: Full‑time, permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive

About the role: You will deliver high‑quality, strategic legal support across the business. The position partners with senior stakeholders to influence key commercial decisions and owns complex contract negotiations, procurement guidance and governance strengthening for a rapidly growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial legal advice across NDAs, service agreements, framework agreements, IT/IP contracts and procurement processes.
• Lead drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts to drive business objectives while managing risk.
• Support bids and tenders processes, 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 and the confidence to influence at board level.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound commercial judgement, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – just one day a week in our London office
• Permanent, full‑time role (37.5 hours per week)
• 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)

To apply please submit your CV and complete the online application. For this opportunity you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

NOTE TO AGENCIES – We will only accept direct applications for this role. No fee will be paid for candidates sourced by agencies or search firms.

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

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all suitably qualified applicants. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.