Commercial Counsel

Transforming Support; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation is seeking a Commercial Counsel to assist in a variety of legal matters, including contract negotiations and regulatory issues. This part-time role offers a competitive pro-rata salary of £80,000, flexible home-based hours, and occasional travel to Manchester and London. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors or barristers with strong commercial contract experience. Join a values-led team to make a significant impact through your legal expertise.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Home-based role

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of English contract law and commercial agreements.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial contracts across multiple service areas.
• Provide legal advice to departments such as Operations and Finance.
• Act as a Legal Business Partner, aligning support with business needs.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

Legal business partnering

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of English contract law

Education

Recognised legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic organisation as a Commercial Counsel, offering high-level legal work, flexible part-time hours, and a competitive £80k pro rata salary - all from the comfort of your home!

Commercial Counsel – Home-based with occasional travel to Manchester and London. Part time (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 24 hours per week). Contract Type: Consultancy agreement. Salary: £80,000 pro rata.

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Transforming Support is a pioneering organisation dedicated to making a real difference in people\'s lives. With services spanning health, social care, property development, and operational support, we are proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred solutions. Our culture is collaborative, values-driven, and committed to continuous improvement, creating an environment where professionals thrive and meaningful outcomes are achieved.

The Role

We are seeking a strategic and business-minded Commercial Counsel to join our dynamic legal team on a part-time consultancy basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advising the business on a broad spectrum of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial contracts across multiple service areas
• Provide legal advice to departments, including Operations, Finance, HR, and Development
• Act as Legal Business Partner to divisional leadership, aligning legal support with business needs
• Manage external legal firms in relation to property, lease, service level, and regulatory matters
• Offer guidance on data protection, regulatory compliance, and court of protection issues
• Support the resolution of disputes and litigation in collaboration with external counsel
• Maintain and update legal and compliance policies across the group
• Support procurement teams by reviewing and negotiating supplier agreements
• Deliver legal training and promote knowledge sharing within the organisation

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation on a flexible, home-based consultancy basis. With part-time hours spread across Tuesday to Thursday, you\'ll enjoy the perfect balance of impactful work and professional autonomy.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister who is confident, proactive, and solution-focused. You\'ll bring extensive experience in commercial contract law and be comfortable managing a varied caseload with autonomy. About you:

• A recognised legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister
• Strong knowledge of English contract law and commercial agreements
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• A collaborative and strategic approach to legal business partnering
• Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage competing priorities across a fast-paced environment
• Experience in employment, immigration, regulatory, or property law (desirable)

Join us at Transforming Support and use your legal skills to drive positive change on your terms.

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Legal Counsel, In-House Lawyer, Senior Legal Advisor, Commercial Solicitor, Regulatory Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Employment Lawyer, Contract Lawyer, Legal Consultant, Property Solicitor