EMEA Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Remote (Part-Time)

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Dudley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel (EMEA) for a part-time role (3 days per week). This position supports the EMEA General Counsel and is ideal for a UK-qualified lawyer with in-house experience. The role offers flexibility while contributing to legal operations and compliance initiatives.

The successful candidate will have strong contract negotiation skills and experience in the logistics and retail sectors. This fully remote role includes occasional office visits for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at a senior level within a small legal team.
• Proficient in working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across commercial agreements.
• Lead corporate governance and secretarial matters.
• Manage compliance initiatives and sustainability regulations.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Strong private practice training

In-house experience

Contract drafting and negotiation

Experience in retail, logistics or FMCG

Compliance and governance frameworks

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Taylor Root is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel (EMEA) for a part-time role (3 days per week). This position supports the EMEA General Counsel and is ideal for a UK-qualified lawyer with in-house experience. The role offers flexibility while contributing to legal operations and compliance initiatives.

The successful candidate will have strong contract negotiation skills and experience in the logistics and retail sectors. This fully remote role includes occasional office visits for collaboration.