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 Apply Now To find out more or to apply for this 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.