Legal Counsel

Lucy Group Ltd

. Act as a first-line legal adviser on routine commercial, corporate and operational matters .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeOxford • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contract law, data privacy, and compliance, while effectively managing legal risks and providing practical legal support to business functions. Strong communication skills facilitate clear articulation of legal issues and recommendations to non-lawyers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UK-Qualified Solicitor Or BarristerCommercial Contract LawLegal Risk Identification And ManagementExcellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsAI-Enabled Legal Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal AdvisingCompliance ProcessesData PrivacyIntellectual PropertyLicensingDispute ResolutionStakeholder ManagementWorkload Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative TeamworkingInfluencing SkillsStrong Time-ManagementProactive ApproachIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

UK-Qualified Solicitor Or BarristerCommon-Law Qualification

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsCorporate GovernanceInternational TradeElectricity DistributionTechnology Licensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a first-line legal adviser on routine commercial, corporate and operational matters
Review, draft and negotiate customer, supplier, confidentiality and other commercial agreements
Support sales and procurement teams on tenders and day-to-day contractual matters
Identify legal and commercial risks and propose practical mitigations
Advise on data privacy, intellectual property, licensing, compliance and disputes
Manage an allocated workload through to completion and provide timely stakeholder updates
Escalate material, unusual or higher-risk matters to senior Legal Department members
Build relationships with sales, procurement, finance, operational and functional teams
Support corporate governance, legal policies, compliance processes, training and Group Legal initiatives
Assist senior Legal Department members on significant transactions, disputes, projects and complex matters
Instruct and manage external legal counsel under supervision
Provide practical, commercially focused legal support to Lucy Group businesses and functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a UK-qualified solicitor or barrister, or hold an equivalent common-law qualification
Around three years’ post-qualification experience
Sound grounding in commercial contract law
Ability to review, structure, draft and negotiate clear and practical contractual terms
Ability to identify legal and commercial risk and exercise sound judgement
Ability to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines and respond effectively as priorities change
Ability to communicate legal issues, risk and recommended actions clearly and concisely to non-lawyers
Knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to Lucy Group businesses, such as international trade, data privacy and security, electricity distribution and technology licensing, would be advantageous
Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools, combined with independent judgement and appropriate management of confidentiality, accuracy and legal risk
Proactive, can-do approach
Strong time-management and prioritisation skills
Collaborative teamworking and influencing skills
Integrity and alignment with Lucy Group values
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to build credibility with colleagues and business partners at different levels
Travel between UK locations may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working model
Minimum office presence of three days per week
Opportunity to develop your career within the Group Legal team