Interim Legal Counsel

Interim Legal Counsel

Posted 4 days ago by Robert Walters

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for an Interim Legal Counsel to join a respected organization in Birmingham, providing expert legal advice across various sectors. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives within a dynamic legal team. The position offers exposure to high-profile projects and the chance to make a significant impact within the business. The working pattern is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide pragmatic and timely legal advice on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including supplier agreements, customer contracts, and partnership arrangements.
  • Support the business on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Advise on risk management and support business decision-making to mitigate potential legal exposure.
  • Assist with dispute resolution and liaise with external legal counsel where necessary.
  • Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders accordingly.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to support strategic initiatives and projects.

Key Skills:

  • UK Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Strong background in commercial contracts gained in private practice or in-house environment.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and provide clear, practical advice.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Desirable knowledge of data protection, intellectual property, or corporate governance.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a highly respected and forward-thinking organisation operating across multiple sectors. This is a key role within a dynamic legal team, providing expert advice on a wide range of legal and commercial matters. The position offers exposure to high-profile projects and an opportunity to make a real impact within the business.

Job Title: Interim Legal Counsel

Contract: 6-month contract

Location: Birmingham

Salary Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days in office and 2 days WFH

Key Responsibilities Of a Interim Legal Counsel

  • Provide pragmatic and timely legal advice on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including supplier agreements, customer contracts, and partnership arrangements.
  • Support the business on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Advise on risk management and support business decision-making to mitigate potential legal exposure.
  • Assist with dispute resolution and liaise with external legal counsel where necessary.
  • Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders accordingly.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to support strategic initiatives and projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • UK Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Strong background in commercial contracts gained in private practice or in-house environment.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and provide clear, practical advice.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of data protection, intellectual property, or corporate governance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to join an innovative and growing organisation. The company offers a flexible working environment, career development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.

For more information about this Interim Legal Counsel role, please contact Sharna Duncan on Sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com

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