Location
Southbank, London

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£80,000 - £85,000 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic, high-performing Legal and Business Affairs team on a permanent, full-time contract. You will work across a broad range of cutting-edge legal matters, collaborating with colleagues from all departments and levels within Southbank Centre. This role involves drafting and negotiating a wide variety of arts, commercial, and real estate contracts, advising on data protection, intellectual property, and regulatory issues, and developing and updating legal templates. You will be part of a small but mighty team supporting Southbank Centre to achieve its strategic priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Benefits
- Minimum 5% pension contribution (increasing up to 9% depending on employee contribution) from day one
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days remote)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free or discounted entry to other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga sessions

Experience
- Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in-house or at a top law firm, ideally with secondment experience
- Expertise in commercial, intellectual property, or related legal fields
- Strong experience managing commercial property transactions
- Proven ability to draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts
- Confident project management skills in a fast-paced, complex in-house environment
- Strong organisational and legal technology skills, with an interest in using and developing AI tools

About you
Confident, proactive, and adaptable legal professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment. You are motivated by working on diverse legal matters and enjoy supporting a vibrant arts organisation. You have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications
Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate is essential. Relevant experience in commercial and IP law is required. A commitment to continuous professional development and an interest in legal technology is highly desirable.