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02-02-2026
Summary
Senior In-House Legal Counsel
Location: London (Hammersmith)
Department: Legal
Reports to: Executive Leadership Team
About Gravitiq
Gravitiq is a high-growth consumer holding company acquiring, building, and scaling category-leading beauty and personal care brands across global markets. We combine strong brand building with operational excellence to create products used by millions of customers worldwide. As we continue to expand internationally, legal excellence is a critical enabler of our growth.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead Gravitiq’s in-house legal function across our portfolio of brands. This is a senior, hands-on role based in our London (Hammersmith) office, with responsibility for overseeing a small but high-impact legal team of two remote in-house lawyers.
You will partner closely with senior leadership, act as a trusted commercial advisor to the business, and manage relationships with external counsel as Gravitiq scales across new products, channels, and geographies.
This role is ideal for a commercially minded legal leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and taking ownership across a broad legal remit.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Leadership & Strategy
- Act as the lead in-house legal counsel for Gravitiq and its portfolio brands, supporting marketing, ecommerce, product development, supply chain, and international expansion.
- Build, own, and manage Gravitiq’s global intellectual property strategy, including trademarks, brand protection, and IP enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
- Lead and develop the in-house legal team, setting priorities, ensuring high-quality output, and fostering a pragmatic, business-focused legal culture.
Intellectual Property & Contentious Matters
- Manage IP infringement matters, disputes, and enforcement actions, working closely with external counsel where required.
- Advise on brand, marketing, advertising to ensure compliance across key markets and avoid intellectual property disputes.
Commercial & Contracting
- Lead commercial contracting across manufacturing, suppliers, logistics, agencies, distributors, and strategic partners.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including NDAs, MAPs, MSAs, manufacturing agreements, quality agreements, partnership agreements, and other commercial arrangements.
M&A, Corporate & Governance
- Support M&A activity including acquisitions, integrations, and post-deal implementation.
- Advise on corporate governance matters across the group, including board materials, shareholder matters, and internal policies.
External Counsel Management
- Select, instruct, and manage external legal counsel efficiently, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality advice.
Employment & People Matters
- Support employment-related legal matters, including contracts, policies, disputes, and HR-led initiatives, in collaboration with People & Culture.
About You
Experience & Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent common law jurisdiction).
- Significant post-qualification experience, ideally including time in a leading law firm and/or a high-growth consumer, ecommerce, or brand-led business.
- Strong experience in intellectual property, commercial contracts, and cross-border legal matters.
- Exposure to M&A and corporate governance in a fast-moving environment.
Skills & Attributes
- Commercially pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk and business growth.
- Comfortable operating autonomously and owning the full legal remit.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing legal teams.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
- Organised, resilient, and effective in a high-growth, high-change environment.
Why Join Gravitiq?
- Opportunity to lead and shape the legal function of a rapidly scaling international consumer group.
- High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
- Entrepreneurial culture with real ownership and impact.
- Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities.
Job ID:
39277
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION
WHAT WE WILL OFFER We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can gain early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.
YOU CAN EXPECT + A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies + Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family + A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail
vouchers + Tech, cycle and electric car schemes + We support the causes you care about, by giving you one day per year
off to volunteer with any charity that you are involved with outside of work.
+ A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.
+ Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.
+ We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.
JOB TITLE Knowledge Development Lawyer (KDL)
DEPARTMENT
Pensions
REPORTING TO
Stephen Richards and Estella Bogira, Partners
LOCATION 1 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7SH
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TEAM STRUCTURE By drawing together a large group of specialists each with a wide range of experience, we can develop individual solutions to our clients’ pensions issues. We are based in one location so that we can work together to develop solutions to complex problems.
Whilst we are often involved in cutting-edge pensions law, we are also known for our practical, commercial and plain advice on the day-to-day pension issues. We don’t over-complicate the complicated.
Our pensions team also provides pensions advice to individuals and advice to employers and trustees operating overseas pension arrangements.
Highly ranked in the Legal 500, with a Tier 1 contentious pensions team and Tier 2 advisory team.
We are looking to recruit a Knowledge Development Lawyer on a permanent basis. The candidate should be engaged, have a strong interest in pensions know-how and want to be part of a high-performing Pensions Advisory Practise with a strong team ethos. Our team of experts have helped trustee boards, employers, charities, institutions, individuals and public bodies with their pensions issues.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES The aim of this role is to support the Pension group in fulfilling their strategic objectives.
+ Technical legal expertise - Maintaining your own and the team's cutting-edge knowledge of law and practice as it relates to Pensions including keeping the team and other relevant practice groups up- to-date with legal and market developments through training, organising team meetings, preparing current awareness updates, responding to technical queries and creating guidance notes and precedents; horizon scanning to identify thought leadership opportunities and trends to help the team attract new clients, develop their profile in the international market and suggest innovative ways of delivering services more efficiently to clients; providing direct support on client matters, where appropriate.
+ Client-facing activities - Working with partners and other fee earners to ensure relevant and appropriate legal developments are communicated to the firm's clients in a coherent, proactive and timely manner through drafting legal updates and briefings and co- ordinating client seminars, including carrying out research, preparing slides and materials, and presenting/organising speakers, as appropriate; representing the team in external professional networks/activities.
+ Legal training - Identifying relevant topics and training needs for the pension group and designing and presenting sessions (where
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appropriate), organising speakers (including external speakers where relevant), ensuring that fee earners outside London and in other relevant practice groups can effectively consume the training, overseeing arrangements and monitoring attendance.
+ Standard forms/precedents - Developing and maintaining key precedents and clause libraries for the pension group.
+ Knowledge management - Working with the teams to implement procedures to capture, develop, store and maintain the groups' know-how resources, including precedents/examples of previous advice, and helping to maintain user-friendly know-how banks in Sherlock (the firm's global knowledge repository) and to populate the groups' know-how folders.
+ Know-how delivery systems - Developing and maintaining the team's intranet pages and social media presence; working with the Legal Information Officers to configure news aggregation tools so the appropriate underlying information sources are tailored for the pension group.
+ Collaboration and innovation - Co-ordinating with other practice groups to arrange cross-departmental training and current awareness to keep the teams updated on relevant developments in other areas; mentoring junior members of the team in establishing and maintaining efficient and profitable working practices, including working with the partners and our Innovation team to monitor developments and implement appropriate changes to the way we deliver client service.
+ Collaboration with BD - Working with the Business Development team to provide input on the legal aspects of pitch and other marketing documents.
+ Miscellaneous - participating in regular meetings of the firm's global KDLs; being a champion and ambassador for rolling out new know- how systems and encouraging use of existing systems by the pension group, including conducting inductions of new joiners..
+ Current awareness – Assisting with drafting and formatting current awareness bulletins on Pension topics including specialist sub groups.
+ Enquiries – Carrying out legal research on questions raised by fee earners (mainly in London but also overseas) using external electronic research services (Practical Law, Lexis Library, Westlaw, etc.) and our internal resources and presenting the results in a user- friendly way. Responding to information retrieval requests using internal and external resources/sources.
+ Precedents – Assisting with the maintenance of the standard form precedents and guidance notes in the Pension practice in order to keep them up to date.
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+ Know-how management - Assisting with the development, implementation and support for processes for efficiently gathering and updating know-how in Sherlock, the firm's knowledge platform (including setting up know-how folders and knowledge trees and gathering know-how at team meetings, during floorwalks and through know-how contribution schemes).
+ Meetings support - Assisting with administration of group know how meetings (including drafting agendas, taking meeting notes and following up action points).
+ System testing - Participating in testing of modified and new knowledge delivery systems as a "super user".
+ Keeping up-to-date - Keeping abreast of emerging issues in pensions and becoming familiar with other key pension resources.
Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.
ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS REQUIRED + Demonstrates the Stephenson Harwood values of individuality,
commitment, teamwork and straight talking
+ Cooperative and collaborative in approach and is able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and roles
+ Commercial awareness and client-focused approach
+ High professional standards with commitment to quality work product
+ Excellent drafting, research and presentation skills.
+ Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
+ Understanding of different learning styles
+ Resilient with the ability to handle set-backs and pressure
+ Self-motivated, flexible and proactive
+ Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law and market practice
+ Active participant in self-development
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+ Lateral thinker with initiative to establish, implement and complete projects
+ Comfortable with IT
+ Highly organised and able to work to deadlines with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise realistically
+ Personality to make an impact in the team, excellent communicator and comfortable with interacting with and presenting to colleagues at all levels
This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm’s strategy and business needs.
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Job ID:
38316
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
Corporate Solicitor - Managing / Senior Associate
Highly Regarded & Fast Growth Law Firm
London
This is a newly created opportunity, with a vibrant corporate team, seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join their ranks. The ideal candidate will have a breadth of corporate law experience and a proven track record advising a diverse client base.
This is a rare role for a corporate lawyer who enjoys advising entrepreneurial clients and forming close client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality work and exceptional client service
- Technical proficiency in managing complex corporate transactions
- Maintain up-to-date technical expertise
- Drive business development to retain existing clients and attract new ones
- Take responsibility for personal development and continuously improving interpersonal and soft skills.
Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand a breadth of client industries and businesses
- Ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Proven financial management skills and ability to meet client expectations
- Advanced IT skills, including proficiency with case management systems, electronic time recording, and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle intricate legal issues
- Self-motivated, friendly, and collaborative.
Please contact Cassidy Bishop to discuss this newly created opportunity further.
Lunaria Partners are advertising this Corporate Solicitor - Managing / Senior Associate on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job ID:
35294
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
Commercial Property Partner (Development)
Entrepreneurial & Award Winning Legal 500 Firm
West Midlands
We are excited to be representing a progressive Legal 500 firm with ambitious plans for growth working alongside a friendly and supportive team.
This well established commercial property team represent a breadth of high quality businesses and have an excellent referral network spanning many years across the Midlands. As a result of succession the firm is seeking a Partner, looking for a path to equity partnership in the medium term. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for networking and the desire to build a team in the future.
In this varied role you'll have an abundance of senior leadership support and you'll be joining dynamic peers who provide a holistic solution to their clients. The ideal candidate will have expertise in development work, landlord & tenant and/or real estate finance. The role will suit both lawyers keen to specialise and generalists.
Key selling points of the position include excellent quality of work, a superb working environment and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic senior leadership team.
Please reach out to confidentially discuss this rewarding growth opportunity with a friendly and ambitious firm.
Lunaria Partners are advertising this Commercial Real Estate Partner role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job ID:
32595
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
Energy Partner (Equity)
Leading International Firm & Award Winning Practice
London
Are you an established Energy Partner, with a following, seeking a new challenge as part of a thriving team?
Would you relish the opportunity to play a role in executing a strategic growth plan to develop an already successful international energy practice?
This is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming partner seeking high quality work in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities:
- A development projects, project finance, construction or M&A background.
- Excellent technical ability and a willingness to develop others.
- A client led approach and the gravitas to gain credibility with international and high-profile clients at a senior level.
- A natural ability to lead and coach junior lawyers.
- An infectious passion for your niche and achieving positive outcomes.
- A growth and strategic mindset.
- A substantial following (circa 1 million+).
Please contact Cassidy Bishop to discuss this excellent career opportunity further.
Lunaria Partners are advertising this Energy Partner (Equity) role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job ID:
35761
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
Employment Lawyer – Legal Director to Senior Associate | London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
A dynamic and forward-thinking law firm is seeking a seasoned Employment Lawyer to join its thriving team in London. This is a unique opportunity where you'll gain exposure to a diverse client base and collaborate with legal professionals across multiple offices. The firm champions a unified, cross-office approach, fostering a truly collegiate environment.
The Team
You’ll be joining a well-established Employment practice, comprising 30+ lawyers. The wider team includes specialists in immigration, pensions, regulatory, and corporate law, offering a rich, multidisciplinary environment with over 60 fee-earners firm wide.
The Role
This role offers a balanced caseload of both claimant and respondent work. On the employee side, you’ll advise senior professionals on complex issues including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, discrimination, whistleblowing, and high-stakes litigation in both the Employment Tribunal and High Court.
For employer clients—ranging from household names in tech, retail, and pharma to major financial institutions—you’ll provide strategic counsel on day-to-day HR matters, contracts and policies, reorganisations, and business transfers.
You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional growth.
Why Join?
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a variety of partners and senior lawyers—no rigid team structures.
- Autonomy & Support: Enjoy early responsibility with ongoing support through monthly 1:1s and structured career development.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Be part of a firm that values initiative and hands-on involvement over rigid processes.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways for advancement in a firm that recognises and rewards talent.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
- Strong background in either claimant or respondent work (or both).
- Proven experience in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
- Excellent communication, drafting, and client care skills.
- Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Comfortable managing your own files and admin in a fast-paced environment.
- Tech-savvy with confidence using Microsoft Office and legal software.
Ready to take the next step in your legal career?
Apply now to join a firm where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your career can truly flourish.
Job ID:
37973
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Partner
Ranked Legal 500 Practice
London
This is a newly created opportunity for a client focused and hands-on senior litigator seeking a well regarded Legal 500 practice. Notably, the firm is open to speaking with experienced lawyers seeking their first partner position or a fast track to partnership.
In this varied role you will work across a variety of high-value and complex commercial litigation cases including:
- Contract disputes
- Corporate disputes
- Insolvency
- Insurance
- Professional negligence
- Procurement
Candidate Requirements:
- An established litigator with a following / established network. Our client is open to generalist and specialist litigators
- An entrepreneurial spirit alongside a proven track record developing/maintaining client relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of the wider partnership
This is a fantastic opportunity where you'll work as part of a supportive and friendly team.
Lunaria Partners are advertising this Commercial Litigation Partner role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job ID:
35727
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
Partner or Partner-Track - Senior Employment Law Opportunity – London
Are you a seasoned employment law professional ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're an established Partner seeking a fresh challenge or a Senior Associate with ambitions for partnership, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
A highly respected national law firm is expanding its Employment Law practice in London and is looking to appoint a senior-level legal professional to join their dynamic and growing team. This firm is known for its strong client relationships, high-profile mandates, and collaborative culture.
The Role:
- Lead and develop client relationships across a diverse portfolio of UK and international employers.
- Play a strategic role in the growth and direction of the employment law team.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices to deliver integrated legal solutions.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s knowledge-sharing initiatives.
The Team: You’ll be joining a well-established London-based team that includes experienced partners, associates, and junior solicitors. The team is recognised in leading legal directories for its expertise and client service.
What We’re Looking For:
- A qualified solicitor with significant experience in employment law.
- A strong track record of client development and relationship management.
- Leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset.
- While current partnership status is welcome, senior lawyers with the potential to step into a partner role are also encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
- Join a firm consistently ranked among the UK’s top employers.
- Benefit from a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
- Work with a prestigious client base and on complex, high-value matters.
- Enjoy a clear path for progression and professional development.
Interested? We’re keen to speak with employment law professionals who are ready to make a meaningful move. For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch with our legal recruitment team today.
Job ID:
38008
Published date:
22-01-2026
Summary
Senior Commercial Solicitor – Principal Associate
Strategic Growth Opportunity
Birmingham & Midlands
We are delighted to be representing a forward-thinking law firm searching for a client focused and commercially astute lawyer to join its thriving Commercial team. This is a strategic appointment aimed at driving growth and enhancing the firm’s already well-established reputation for delivering bespoke legal solutions to a diverse portfolio of business clients.
About the Firm
Renowned for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the firm fosters long-term relationships that positively impact clients, colleagues, and the wider community. With a people-first ethos, the firm believes that empowering its professionals leads to exceptional client service and sustainable success.
The Role
This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced lawyer seeking ownership of a varied non-contentious commercial caseload, advising owner-managed businesses and corporate clients across multiple sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the commercial offering, contributing to strategic initiatives, and mentoring junior team members.
You’ll be working closely with clients as a trusted adviser, delivering pragmatic, value-driven legal counsel that supports their commercial objectives. The role demands a proactive approach to relationship-building and business development, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters.
- Lead and develop client relationships, acting as a strategic partner to business owners and decision-makers.
- Drive business development initiatives and contribute to the firm’s growth strategy.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide integrated legal solutions.
- Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
- A qualified solicitor with significant experience in non-contentious commercial law.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice on complex legal issues.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust.
- Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
- A strategic thinker with a genuine interest in helping businesses thrive.
Technical Expertise
The ideal candidate will have experience across a broad spectrum of commercial legal areas, including:
- Drafting and negotiating bespoke commercial contracts
- Agency and distribution agreements
- Terms and conditions of trade
- Intellectual property matters
- E-commerce and IT law
- Data protection compliance
- Franchising arrangements
- Consumer law advisory
This is more than a legal role – it’s a leadership opportunity within a firm that values authenticity, excellence, and long-term impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute meaningfully to a growing practice, we’d love to hear from you.
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