Interim Commercial Counsel

Marsden; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Marsden, Manchester-based, is seeking an Interim Commercial Legal Counsel to join its lean in-house legal team on a 6-12 month contract. You will draft, negotiate and advise on commercial contracts, support contingent workforce arrangements, and provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across functions while managing risk in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified UK lawyer with in-house or private practice experience is required; autonomy and ability to partner with senior stakeholders are

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent).
• Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house or in private practice.
• Comfortable working autonomously and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in recruitment, staffing, workforce solutions or similar sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts.
• Supporting contingent workforce and temporary recruitment arrangements.
• Advising stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Managing legal risk in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

Skills

Commercial contracts

In-house experience

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Commercial Legal Counsel | 6-12 Month Contract | Manchester

We're supporting a well-established international professional services business seeking an Interim Commercial Legal Counsel to join its lean in-house legal team on a 6 month contract.

Working closely with the business and a collaborative legal team, you'll take ownership of a broad range of commercial matters, including:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts.
• Supporting contingent workforce and temporary recruitment arrangement.
• Advising stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Managing legal risk in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

About you:

• Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent).
• Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house or in private practice.
• Comfortable working autonomously and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience in recruitment, staffing, workforce solutions, professional services or similar sectors would be advantageous.