Average Legal Advisor salary in London

Established in 2008, Oyster Search & Selection specialise in recruiting HR professionals on behalf of a range of clients in Legal, Professional and Financial Services nationwide and internationally. We recruit in to roles for both HR Generalists and HR Specialists on a permanent and interim basis.We are currently recruiting for an HR Advisor EMEA, on behalf of a top-tier international law firm client. You’ll be responsible for, inter alia:Employee Relations - being primary contact for policy queries, applying advice practically and advising partners on employee relations issues such as disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance management. Operational - maintaining relevant People data sources, working closely with HR Assistants to maintain and update systems (Workday) and employee records and preparing employee documents and paperwork including changes to contract and leave of absences. Annual People Processes - supporting the EMEA HR Manager in delivering the performance evaluation process, taking a lead role for London groups and leading on London salary and bonus processes and working closely with partners to review fee earner pay. Mobility - working closely with the mobility team, assisting with international assignment requests and business cases, drafting associated documents and managing client secondments. Suitable candidates will either have a background in Legal/Professional Services with at least 2-3 years HR experience and looking to step-up to an HR Advisor role for the first time or currently working as an HR Advisor and looking to consolidate this experience in a new role.Full details from Michael Pickup at Oyster Search & Selection. Thank you.

Excellent opportunity for a solutions focused lawyer to join this expanding business supporting operations in the UK. As Head of Legal, you will be the first legal appointment in this newly created subsidiary spinning out from a global, well-established business. The role needs someone who is very experienced and who can establish and lead the legal and regulatory function but who is equally very happy to pick up anything and everything that comes to the legal team, no matter the level of technicality. As Head of Legal, your role will be to: - Serve as the legal advisor to the CEO, Board and Senior Management - Oversee the structuring, drafting and negotiation of a broad range of commercial and financial agreements (including physical and financial trading documentation) - Manage and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the business activities including compliance with REMIT, EMIR, MiFID II, MAR, FCA and other energy and financial regulations Suitable candidates for this role will have: - Extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on EFET, tolling agreements and joint venture documentation - In depth knowledge of UK and EU energy trading and market conduct regulations - Ideally at least 8 years of PQE, either in private practice or in-house within an energy and/or commodities environment - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance commercial priorities and sound legal judgement Please apply for further information about this incredible opportunity. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Legal Counsel - UK-Based (Remote/Hybrid) - up to £80,000Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support their growing international operations across the UK, US, South Africa, and India. This role focuses on commercial contracts, corporate law, and M&A activity, partnering closely with senior leadership to support strategic transactions and ongoing legal matters across multiple global regions.Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with clients, partners, and vendorsSupport M&A activity including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and post-integrationAdvise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictionsProvide legal guidance on risk, contract strategy, and business decision-makingSupport data protection and privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), including data processing agreements and cross-border data transfers What we're looking for: Law degree and 3-6 years' experience in commercial, corporate, or M&A practiceProven experience working with international contracts and cross-border legal issuesStrong understanding of corporate governance and commercial negotiationsBackground in tech-enabled or high-growth environments is highly beneficialFluent in English; Spanish is a plus This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoys partnering with the business on strategic initiatives.This role can be remote, but you must be able to attend meetings in the London office when required. Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency