Sole In-House Legal Counsel

My client is a leading organisation operating within a complex and highly regulated environment. They are currently seeking an experienced Sole In-House Legal Counsel to join for a 3-6 month interim basis. Acting as sole in-house legal counsel, you will provide strategic legal support across commercial contracts, corporate governance, company secretarial matters, disputes, litigation, and legal risk management. Job Title: Sole In-House Legal Counsel Day rate: £500 - £700 per day (dependant on experience) Contract Type: 3-6 month contract Location: Nottinghamshire As Sole In-House Legal Counsel, you will be the trusted legal adviser to the business, supporting key stakeholders on a wide range of operational and strategic matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is comfortable operating autonomously and providing pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced commercial environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory and contractual matters. • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, procurement and service contracts. • Lead on company secretarial and corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and internal governance requirements. • Advise senior stakeholders on legal risk and support the implementation of effective risk management processes. • Manage disputes, litigation and contentious matters, working closely with external counsel where required. • Support strategic business projects, acquisitions, restructurings and other corporate initiatives. • Develop and improve legal templates, policies and processes to support the wider business. • Build strong relationships across the organisation, providing practical and commercially focused legal guidance. About you: • Solicitor in England & Wales with 7+ years' PQE. • Strong background in corporate and commercial law. • Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. • Knowledge of company secretarial and corporate governance matters. • Experience managing disputes and litigation. • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice. • Previous in-house experience and/or experience operating in a standalone legal role would be advantageous. How to apply: To apply for this Sole In-House Legal Counsel role, please submit your application via this advert or contact Sharna Duncan at for a confidential discussion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates