Junior Legal Counsel

HTB Church

. Conduct legal research on a variety of issues affecting the organisation .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJunior💰 £40,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise as a Fully Qualified Lawyer authorized to practice in England & Wales, with strong capabilities in Contract Drafting, Data Protection Legislation (GDPR), and providing Practical Legal Guidance. Proven ability to build Relationships with Internal Stakeholders and External Legal Advisers while supporting Compliance and Policy Initiatives.

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Fully Qualified LawyerContract DraftingData Protection (GDPR)Commercial IssuesLegal Research

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchContract ReviewLegal DraftingData Protection CompliancePolicy Development

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingFlexibilityTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsCompliance InitiativesLegal GuidanceStakeholder ManagementBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research on a variety of issues affecting the organisation
Draft legal advice, guidance notes, briefings, policies and supporting documents
Review and advise on contracts and commercial agreements
Support compliance and policy initiatives across the organisation
Assist the Group General Counsel and Director of Legal Services on legal projects and workstreams
Manage routine and lower-risk legal matters with appropriate supervision
Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders
Help develop legal knowledge and best practice across teams
Build effective relationships with external legal advisers where required
Maintain and develop legal knowledge and professional competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified lawyer authorised to practice in England & Wales
Excellent understanding and experience of commercial issues, with ability to provide pragmatic solutions
Working knowledge of applying data protection (primarily GDPR) legislation in a contracts and events context
Excellent contract drafting and reviews
Attention to detail and communication skills
Flexibility to provide legal advice in new contexts
Interest in learning and using transferable legal skills
Strong working knowledge of data protection regime in UK
Commercial outlook
Ability to train and advise staff from liaising departments on legal aspects of their projects
Gravitas to work effectively with staff at all levels
Ability to develop strong working relationships with departmental teams
Team player with initiative, ability to prioritise, and problem-solving attitude in a complex and dynamic context

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), which increases with length of service
Pension scheme contributions
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Medicash plan
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role