Interim in-house Solicitor

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced solicitor to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract in an in-house legal capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across all areas of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders including the General Counsel & Company Secretary
• Support corporate activity including restructuring, investment, disposals, due diligence, and membership models
• Advise on intellectual property, commercial contracts, property and construction matters, and regulatory requirements
• Manage commercial contentious matters at pre-litigation stage, aiming for early and effective resolution
• Support procurement, compliance, and subsidy control activities
• Provide employment law guidance to HR and wider business functions
• Maintain and develop legal templates for contracts across sales, procurement, and business development
• Deliver internal legal training on key areas such as contracts, IP, and confidentiality

Candidate Profile/Experience Needed

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Significant experience within a commercial law firm and/or in-house legal environment
• Strong background in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and wider commercial law
• Experience handling complex or high-value transactions, including international matters
• Proven ability to lead, manage, or supervise legal professionals
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact within a fixed-term appointment
• Adaptable and capable of managing a varied and evolving workload effectively

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week working remotely
• Immediate exposure to a broad and varied legal workload across a complex organisation
• Opportunity to lead and support an established legal function during a key period
• Strategic involvement in business-critical decision-making
• Collaborative working environment with significant cross-functional engagement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one