Interim Senior Legal Counsel
Posted Today by Robert Walters
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Senior Legal Counsel involves providing strategic legal support across various business areas for a leading organization. The position requires managing legal matters, ensuring compliance, and advising the leadership team while mentoring junior legal staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of legal expertise and commercial judgement, with a focus on corporate and commercial law. This is a 6-month contract based in the West Midlands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory and contractual matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
- Support corporate governance and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advise on risk management, disputes and litigation matters as required.
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Manage relationships with external legal advisers, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Mentor and support junior members of the legal team (if applicable).
Key Skills:
- Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE (Post-Qualified Experience), ideally with experience gained both in private practice and in-house.
- Strong background in corporate and commercial law.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability to deliver clear, concise and commercially focused legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
My client is a leading organisation, recognised for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. As our business continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join our team and provide strategic legal support across all areas of the business.
Job Title: Interim Senior Legal Counsel
Location: West Midlands
Contract Type: 6-month contract
The Role
As Interim Senior Legal Counsel, you will take the lead in managing a wide range of legal matters, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and supporting the delivery of our commercial objectives. Acting as a trusted adviser to the leadership team, you will bring a strong blend of technical legal expertise and sound commercial judgement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory and contractual matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
- Support corporate governance and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advise on risk management, disputes and litigation matters as required.
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Manage relationships with external legal advisers, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Mentor and support junior members of the legal team (if applicable).
About You
We are looking for a highly skilled, pragmatic and commercially aware lawyer with the confidence to operate at a senior level.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE (Post-Qualified Experience), ideally with experience gained both in private practice and in-house.
- Strong background in corporate and commercial law
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability to deliver clear, concise and commercially focused legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects within a collaborative and supportive team.
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
How To Apply
To apply, please send apply for this role via the advert or email Sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com
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