Interim Legal Counsel - Consumer Regulatory Telecoms

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel to provide legal support for commercial teams in Reading. This role involves advising on new product features, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing customer claims. The ideal candidate will have experience in UK in-house legal teams or private practice, particularly in telecoms or media. With a supportive team environment and hybrid working options, this position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic setting. If you're proactive and solution-oriented, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 2-3 days in office

Supportive team environment

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Experience in UK in-house legal teams or private practice, preferably in telecoms.
• Agile, innovative, and proactive in legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support on new product features and services.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Legal Advice

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the UK

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• An opportunity to work for a leader in TMT in an ambitious culture.
• Lawyers are regarded as trusted advisors to the teams they support.

About Our Client

Well known telecoms business in Reading.

Job Description

• Providing legal support to commercial and go-to-market teams on the development and implementation of new product features and services.
• Collaborating with digital, retail, and contact centre operations teams to ensure customer journeys are frictionless and compliant with regulations.
• Implementing new laws and regulations, and updating legal documents accordingly.
• Supporting indirect and affiliate partner channels.
• Managing customer claims.
• Providing legal advice for transformation programmes.
• Advising on Ofcom's General Conditions and general consumer law.

The Successful Applicant

• Agile, innovative, and proactive in legal advice, working closely with business teams.
• Practical, commercial, and solution-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Constructive team player with excellent communication skills to influence at all levels.
• Flexible, adaptable to change, and able to handle a busy environment.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK or Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Experience in UK in-house legal teams or private practice, preferably in telecoms, media, or communications sectors.

What's on Offer

• Estimated day rate of £550 - £675.
• 3-month contract with potential for extension.
• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in Reading office.