Interim Legal Counsel (initial 6 month FTC)

Marsden International Legal Search Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel for a global consulting firm in central London. This role, starting January 2026, offers a competitive daily rate of £500-£700. Applicants should have at least 3 years PQE with experience in commercial contracts, employment law, and data privacy. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating agreements, supporting corporate transactions, and collaborating with the legal team. Hybrid working is available, promoting a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial contracts is essential.
• Experience in employment and data privacy matters.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements.
• Support on contractual disputes.
• Assist with major corporate transactions and M&A.
• Advise on employment matters including settlement agreements.
• Support on data privacy matters including DSARs.
• Collaborate closely with the legal and compliance team.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Employment law

Data privacy

Technical drafting

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

Interim Legal Counsel - Global Consulting - start in January 2026 -£500-£700 per day.

Marsden are recruiting for a Legal Counsel to join a global consulting firm on an initial six-month contract, starting in January, with potential to extend. The role is central London based with hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 remote) and offers a competitive day rate (inside IR35).

This is a broad corporate and commercial role, well suited to a mid-senior level lawyer with strong experience in commercial contracts, employment, and data privacy.

As part of a busy in-house legal team, responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, from NDAs and letters of engagement through to MSAs and transaction documents.
• Supporting on contractual disputes.
• Assisting with major corporate transactions, including global strategic projects and M&A.
• Advising on employment matters, including settlement agreements and employee‑related issues.
• Supporting on data privacy matters, including DSARs, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating closely with the wider legal and compliance team on BAU and project work.

You will be at least 3 years PQE (as a guide), with experience gained in a respected corporate/commercial private practice or in‑house environment. Strong technical drafting skills are essential, along with the ability to operate effectively within a fast‑paced team.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience please apply or get in touch directly for further information or a chat.

How to Contact Us

Please APPLY and attach your CV and/or contact HAYLEY POSNER or Amanda Chard with Marsden Group, Interim Legal Search, for a confidential discussion about this role and any other in‑house roles.

Marsden Group is an experienced global recruitment consultancy with a personal touch, extensive industry experience and an understanding of the significance of managing your career.

All applications will be reviewed and a consultant will be in touch if we can assist you.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.