Interim In-House Counsel (12 Months) – Hybrid

Clifton Search; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim In House Lawyer role based in Newport, UK, 12-month maternity cover. You will draft, negotiate and advise on a range of commercial agreements and provide pragmatic, business-minded legal support to the team.

We expect 2 days in the office per week with hybrid working; part-time 3/4 days will be considered. 2–5 years PQE with in-house experience and strong relationship skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years PQE.
• Commercial contracts experience, ideally in-house.
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism.
• A solution-focused, proactive attitude.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise under tight deadlines.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial agreements.
• Providing commercial legal advice on diverse issues, including contentious matters.
• Building relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Identifying legal risks and communicating them to executives for risk acceptance.
• Advising on operational issues and handling ad-hoc queries.
• Assisting in management of disputes, employment, marketing approvals, IP and IT.

Skills

Commercial contracts

In-house experience

Commercial acumen

Pragmatism

Proactive attitude

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Interim In House Lawyer role based in Newport, UK, 12-month maternity cover. You will draft, negotiate and advise on a range of commercial agreements and provide pragmatic, business-minded legal support to the team.

We expect 2 days in the office per week with hybrid working; part-time 3/4 days will be considered. 2–5 years PQE with in-house experience and strong relationship skills are preferred.