Interim Legal Counsel

Page Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an interim Legal Counsel for a maternity cover contract based in Newport. You will manage a broad range of commercial legal work to support day-to-day business activities in the Insurance sector.

The role requires drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents, providing practical guidance, and coordinating with internal stakeholders while maintaining records and ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience providing practical legal advice in a commercial setting.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate legal documents.
• Sound judgement when assessing legal issues and suggesting next steps.
• Ability to manage a varied legal workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• Clear written communication when explaining legal points.
• Strong document management and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice across matters relevant to the business.
• Review, draft and negotiate legal documents to support business activity.
• Identify legal issues early and provide clear, practical guidance.
• Work with internal stakeholders to help them understand legal considerations.
• Manage legal queries from initial review through to a clear outcome.
• Maintain accurate records of legal matters and key documentation.
• Keep legal documents organised and accessible for relevant stakeholders.
• Support continuity of legal work throughout the maternity cover period.

Skills

Practical legal advice

Commercial awareness

Drafting & negotiating

Stakeholder communication

Document management

Job description

As an interim Legal Counsel in Newport, you will manage a broad range of legal work for an organisation in the Insurance industry during a maternity cover contract. You will provide practical legal input that helps day-to-day business activity run smoothly and supports clear decision-making.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Insurance industry and is based in Newport.

Description

• Provide day-to-day legal advice across matters relevant to the business.
• Review, draft and negotiate legal documents to support business activity.
• Identify legal issues early and provide clear, practical guidance.
• Work with internal stakeholders to help them understand legal considerations.
• Manage legal queries from initial review through to a clear outcome.
• Maintain accurate records of legal matters and key documentation.
• Keep legal documents organised and accessible for relevant stakeholders.
• Support continuity of legal work throughout the maternity cover period.

Profile

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Experience providing practical legal advice in a commercial setting.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate legal documents.
• Sound judgement when assessing legal issues and suggesting next steps.
• Ability to manage a varied legal workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• Clear written communication when explaining legal points.
• Strong document management and record-keeping skills.

Job Offer

• Temporary contract covering maternity leave.
• Pro rata salary of between £70-85k, dependent on the level of experience.
• Based in Newport.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.