Senior Legal Counsel – 6m FTC

Rail Delivery Group

. Support business-as-usual legal work while the Legal Team focuses on transition work .

Posted 11/4/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £61,023 - £82,379 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on commercial contracts, intellectual property rights, and data protection, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proven experience in managing complex legal issues within a fast-paced environment, particularly in the public sector and transport industry.

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Qualified Solicitor Or Barrister In England And WalesExperience In Complex Commercial ContractsKnowledge Of UK GDPR And PECRFamiliarity With Procurement Act 2023Experience Advising Clients In The Rail/Transport Industry

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Hard Skills

Legal Advice On Commercial ContractsIntellectual Property RightsData ProtectionCompetition LawAdvertising And Marketing LawConsumer Protection LegislationAnalytical And Problem-Solving SkillsContract Life Cycle ManagementExperience In Technology ContractsPost-Qualification Experience

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgementResilienceAbility To Handle Multiple QueriesConfidence With Senior Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

Public Sector ReformMajor ProjectsIn-House CounselLegal DeliveryStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support business-as-usual legal work while the Legal Team focuses on transition work
Provide efficient advice and support throughout the contract life cycle, from procurement through drafting, execution, variation and termination
Provide legal advice on general and IT-specific commercial contracts
Advise on intellectual property rights, data protection including UK GDPR and PECR, competition law, advertising and marketing law, Equality Act queries, and consumer protection legislation
Provide additional legal support as required
Ensure consistent Legal delivery across RDG
Work with members of the Legal and Procurement Division and RDG colleagues requesting legal support
Work with external legal professionals, suppliers, DfT, DfTO and Network Rail stakeholders
Operate as in-house counsel with very limited supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

The right to practice law in England and Wales
Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, including government departments, regulators and commercial partners
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with legal and non-legal audiences
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including assessing complex legal issues and providing strategic advice
Sound judgement, resilience and ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, high-profile environment
Ability to handle a multitude of queries in an in-house legal function
Qualified to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, with good post-qualification experience
Experience in complex commercial arrangements/contracts, including related disputes
Ideally, some experience on technology contracts
Experience working on major projects, public sector reform or large-scale commercial arrangements
Familiarity with Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023)
Desirable: experience advising clients within the rail/transport industry
Desirable: experience in data protection and freedom of information legislation
Desirable: competition law knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for commuting costs
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
Pension scheme – up to 8.64% employer contribution
Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
Flexible working arrangements available
Employee networks
Flexible and hybrid working
Inclusive hiring practices
Wellbeing initiatives
Learning and development opportunities