Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Company: Computershare UK.

Location

London or Bristol – Hybrid. Based in the office for a minimum of three days a week, with flexibility to work from home.

Job Description

Computershare’s legal team provides full‑service support to all businesses in the region. Our lawyers are dynamic, driven, and committed to delivering excellent service in a fast‑paced global environment.

A role you will love

This role focuses on drafting and negotiation of complex client contracts for our market‑leading Employee Share Plans business, the largest provider of share‑plan administration services in Europe. You will help the business to achieve success and growth on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, draft, negotiate, and execute client agreements, minimising risks and maximising legal rights.
• Deliver expert, proactive, and robust legal advice to stakeholders in a timely manner to meet project deadlines seamlessly.
• Proactively evaluate processes and procedures, identifying risks, non‑compliance, and opportunities for improvement.
• Keep abreast of trends and developments in commercial law.
• Work closely with the share‑plans legal team.

What will you bring to the role?

To succeed you will be a UK‑qualified solicitor with extensive experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and execution.

Key Attributes

• Deep familiarity with general English legal principles and procedures.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Experience in drafting and negotiation.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to audience.
• Well‑organised and able to prioritise competing workloads.
• Confident, assertive yet approachable.
• Adaptable and capable of handling a variety of tasks.
• Independent initiative and teamwork ability.
• Comfortable with high levels of autonomy.
• Expertise in detailed legal analysis within a broader commercial strategy context.

Rewards Designed for You

Flexible work – find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing – rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business – set aside salary to purchase shares, with a company contribution.

Extra rewards – recognition awards, team get‑togethers, and opportunities to invest in your future.

Our community is welcoming and close‑knit, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow.

About Us

Computershare is a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 countries.

Fairness and culture

We are dedicated to providing opportunity based on merit, with equal opportunities for all. For accommodations during recruitment, visit computershare.com/access.

About the Team

The Shared Services teams support all business lines behind the scenes – technology, information security, finance, risk, audit, governance, marketing, communications, and people. Join our strategic team to help maintain exceptional standards worldwide.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal