In-House Legal Counsel, Grant Thornton
Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
Open for applications
Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make businesses more personal by investing in building relationships.
Role
Who you are
- This role may suit a litigator who is currently a mid-level or senior associate at a commercial law firm, but we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who have the experience and skills for the role
- That you are a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience of commercial dispute resolution in England and Wales or another common-law jurisdiction
- A good understanding of the law and procedure as they relate to professional liability
- Integrity and independence of mind, with the ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and sensitively
- Strong ethical judgment, with a commitment to upholding professional standards
- An understanding of the kinds of risk-management issues that professional services firms face
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues
- Strong commercial acumen, with a solution-oriented approach to legal advice, and an ability to identify improvements to help achieve better outcomes
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
- An ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and to work both autonomously and collaboratively as appropriate
- An ability to build good relationships and gain the confidence of colleagues
What the job involves
- The lawyers in our in-house legal department (Office of the General Counsel) advise on an enormous variety of risk issues that arise in the firm’s delivery of professional services
- As a lawyer who has specialised in disputes work in your career so far, you will deal with an exciting range of claims, issues and projects
- Handling professional liability claims against the firm, which may include litigation, mediation and other dispute-resolution methods, and where appropriate by instructing and managing outside solicitors, counsel and independent experts in disputes about professional services
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating legal, ethical and reputational risks, including by giving legal input into risk issues arising from live engagements, and ensuring that decisions align with the organisation’s expressed approach to risk
- Dealing with regulatory issues, including dealing with regulatory enquiries and investigations
- Working closely with colleagues in our in-house legal team to deliver solution-focused and commercially pragmatic advice to Grant Thornton’s people, including partners and other senior stakeholders
- Assisting teams in understanding the legal implications of their activities and empowering them to manage risks effectively
Our take
Grant Thornton UK is a leading professional services firm that's part of a global network spanning over 150 countries and more than 76,000 people. With 23 offices across the UK and a team of over 5,000, they combine an international reach with deep local insight.
It specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services, but what really sets it apart is its focus on fresh thinking and building strong, personal relationships. From helping CFOs digitise their operations to advising on high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, Grant Thornton works across a wide range of industries to tackle complex challenges and unlock real progress.
Recently, the company has doubled down on its growth, welcoming hundreds of new trainees, launching digital-first roles, and promoting key talent into leadership. With investments in technology and talent development, it's building future-ready teams for clients and pushing into new markets.
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Company benefits
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Matched pension
- Private medical, including anytime access to: Doctor@Hand and Stronger Minds
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Malcolm Gomersall
(CEO)Malcolm has been at Grant Thornton since 2001, holding various roles including Office/Regional Managing Partner and Business Unit Leader. And he became CEO of the company in 2024.
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