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Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Commercial) Manchester or Leeds 65,00080,000 Full-time | Hybrid workingWere supporting a growing law firm as they continue to scale their team and service offering. As part of this expansion, were hiring a Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Commercial) to join their Manchester office and support clients operating in fast-moving, regulated sectors.This is a dual-focused role that combines regulatory clarity with pragmatic commercial advice perfect for someone who thrives on variety and wants to work closely with ambitious, scaling businesses.What you'll be doing:Advising clients on regulatory frameworks, compliance obligations, and operational riskDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (supplier, SaaS, customer, licensing etc.)Supporting data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR, DPA, and client onboarding processesWorking closely with founders, COOs, and GCs to deliver tailored legal solutions that are commercially viableStaying ahead of sector-specific regulation (e.g., fintech, healthtech, digital services) and translating this into practical adviceWhat were looking for:4+ years PQE, ideally in a law firm or in-house legal teamStrong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and commercial lawExperience advising on data protection and compliance programmesConfident communicator who can work directly with clients and manage stakeholder expectationsA proactive, solutions-led mindset and appetite to work in a collaborative, ambitious teamWhy join?This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a firm thats modern, agile, and committed to building a team with real specialism and commercial edge. Youll be surrounded by likeminded colleagues, given the autonomy to grow your role, and supported by leadership that values long-term development.Interested? Reach out directly or drop us a message to find out more all enquiries held in confidence.