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LAW-2026-016

Legal Counsel

British Museum — London, United Kingdom

💼 Full-time 📍 Hybrid 📈 Mid level 🗓 Posted 18 Aug 2026
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The British Museum is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice across commercial, operational and information governance matters.

About British Museum

The British Museum is one of the world's leading cultural institutions, with a legal and information governance team supporting its operations.

What you'll do

  • Provide legal advice to the Museum.
  • Support commercial matters.
  • Advise on information governance.
  • Draft and review agreements.
  • Identify legal risks.
  • Support strategic projects.
  • Work with the General Counsel.
  • Advise operational teams.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • Support compliance obligations.

What we're looking for

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister.
  • Relevant commercial legal experience.
  • Strong drafting skills.
  • Excellent legal research ability.
  • Strong communication.
  • Good stakeholder management.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work across legal matters.

Benefits

  • Up to GBP 49,829 salary.
  • Hybrid London working.
  • Annual leave.
  • Company pension.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Fixed-term 11-month contract.

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