In-House Solicitor

Lexella Partners Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in Manchester seeks a qualified Part-Time In-House Lawyer to provide commercial legal advice, shape legal support delivery, and manage external relationships. This role requires strong experience in dispute resolution and excellent communication skills, offering the chance to work flexibly 3-4 days a week and contribute to significant legal issues in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to shape the role

Collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercial advice to colleagues.
• Shape how legal support is delivered within the organization.
• Manage external legal relationships as needed.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Regulatory law

Litigation

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Overview

Part-Time In-House Lawyer

Location: North-West (hybrid)

Hours: Part-time (3-4 days per week)

Salary: 65-95k, dependent on experience

The Role

You'll provide practical, commercial advice to colleagues dealing with disputes involving both individuals and small businesses. The role is advisory rather than contentious, but a strong understanding of the litigation process will be key to supporting sound decision-making.

As the organisation's first in-house lawyer, you'll have the opportunity to shape how legal support is delivered, embed best practice, and act as a trusted adviser to teams across the business. You'll also manage external legal relationships where needed.

About You

Qualified solicitor or barrister with strong experience in dispute resolution, regulatory law or litigation.

Background in a regulated sector, ideally energy, would be a distinct advantage.

Excellent communicator, able to give clear, pragmatic advice to non-lawyers.

Commercially aware, with the ability to balance legal risk against practical outcomes.

Proactive and adaptable, motivated to contribute in a part-time capacity.

What's on Offer

Flexible part-time role (3-4 days per week).

Opportunity to be the first in-house lawyer and shape the role.

Interesting, values-driven work with exposure to complex and meaningful issues.

A collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution will be highly visible.