Legal Counsel – Cheltenham | Confidential Client Are you a driven solicitor looking for an in-house role where you can make a real impact? A well-known global brand is on the lookout for a talented Legal Counsel to join their team in Cheltenham. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of legal and commercial areas in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Role In this role, you’ll: Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, from IT and compliance to supply, sustainability, marketing, real estate, digital, wholesale, licensing, and franchise. Support the General Counsel on litigation matters. Provide commercial and practical advice on key regulations, including product and marketing compliance. Act as a trusted Legal Business Partner, building strong relationships across the business and aligning your advice with their goals and strategy. Continuously improve processes within the legal team, using technology and innovative solutions to manage risk. Manage external counsel and service providers effectively. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 4 years PQE in IP, Commercial, Tech, or Commercial Litigation (although candidates with less experience will be considered if exceptional). Have experience working in-house or on secondment. Be commercially minded, with a strong understanding of business operations and how legal advice fits within them. Be meticulous, organised, and take pride in delivering work to a high standard. Be an excellent communicator, able to work confidently with senior stakeholders. Be solutions-focused, proactive, and comfortable making decisions under pressure. Bring energy, resilience, and adaptability to a fast-moving environment. Why This Role? This is a great opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation and take on a role with real breadth and variety. You’ll work as part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation while helping to drive the success of a forward-thinking brand. Location : Cheltenham Salary : Competitive, plus excellent benefits If you’d like to find out more about this role, please get in touch. All conversations will be held in strict confidence. This could be the next step in your legal career—let’s make it happen