Interim Legal Counsel

Hays; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global operational analytics company is seeking an interim legal counsel, potentially leading to a permanent role based on performance. This position focuses on commercial operations, supporting sales, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will possess 2-3 years of PQE, particularly in commercial law and SaaS agreements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years' PQE, flexible for the right candidate.
• Strong foundation in commercial contract law required.
• Experience with SaaS agreements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements.
• Supporting sales teams with contract management and delivery expectations.
• Identifying and escalating legal risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Your new company

A global operational analytics company is looking for a legal counsel to join their remote-working legal team on an interim basis, with the opportunity to go permanent depending on performance. This company specialises in providing vital data to organisations across a range of interesting industries.

Your new role

Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the company's commercial operations. The role is primarily focused on sales and procurement agreements, but also offers the opportunity to contribute to broader legal areas. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure legal compliance and commercial efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, NDAs, and subcontracts
• Supporting sales teams and client representatives with contract management and delivery expectations
• Identifying and escalating legal risks, and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders
• Providing basic support across the business on local corporate governance matters
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and contributing to strategic legal initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified solicitor with approximately 2-3 years' PQE (flexible for the right candidate) and a strong foundation in commercial contract law. Experience with SaaS agreements is desirable. You'll be confident in your legal judgment and comfortable reviewing non-UK legal matters.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:

• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience in data protection, corporate law, or intellectual property would be a plus.

What you'll get in return

You'll receive a day rate of £290-£350, flexible and remote working arrangements, and the opportunity to work on high-impact international projects that shape the future of the business. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team within a global organisation, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of work across many jurisdictions.

What you need to do now

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