Interim Senior Legal Counsel

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Gloucestershire is seeking an Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves working closely with senior stakeholders across various business units, influencing and implementing strategic direction while handling high-value commercial contracts. The successful candidate will bring over 8 years of PQE, showcasing strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex legal challenges. With a hybrid working model and a range of attractive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected organization known for its exceptional reputation and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Health Care

Life Assurance

Partner Discounts

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience working closely with non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate high-value commercial contracts.
• Support operational functions with day-to-day legal queries.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

M&A Support

Legal Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 8+)

Job description

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Working for a well established, international business
• Business partnering with key stakeholders

About Our Client

This company based in Gloucestershire manufacture a wide range of products and have an exceptional reputation across their large customer base.

Job Description

The Interim Senior Legal Counsel position will involve the following tasks:

• Work closely with senior stakeholders in a range of business units and corporate support departments to help influence and implement business strategy and direction.
• Review, draft and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, and other key business partners.
• Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues.
• Supporting on projects that underpin the business's key objectives across multiple disciplines.
• Assist in maintaining the team's templates, precedents and other know-how materials.
• Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems in the manner of an experienced business partner.
• Procure and manage external specialist counsel (as required)
• Support the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Group Legal Director and other senior lawyers as required, both in the UK and internationally.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Interim Senior Legal Counsel position will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Have 8+ years PQE
• Have experience of working closely with non-legal stakeholders
• Have strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Be able to support on M&A projects as required
• Be able to manage changing priorities and deadlines

What's on Offer

This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. Hybrid working is available- 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.Parking is available on site. Other benefits include; pension scheme, private health care, life assurance, partner discounts etc.