Interim Senior Legal Counsel

Marsden; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

Marsden seeks a mid-senior commercial lawyer for a September start on an interim contract basis with potential to go permanent. The role is based in the London office with hybrid working.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will handle a broad BAU remit across commercial matters and liaise with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years PQE in-house, strong contract drafting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE as a commercial lawyer in-house.
• Strong contract drafting skills are required.
• Experience handling public procurement frameworks is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for public and private sector clients.
• Advising on public procurement frameworks.
• Acting as a key point of contact for the business on general legal queries.
• Instructing external counsel when required.
• Supporting the delivery of legal operations related initiatives.

Skills

Contract drafting

In-house experience

Public procurement

Stakeholder management

Job description

September start for a mid-senior commercial lawyer to join a busy legal team on an initial contract basis with potential to go permanent.

London office, hybrid working.

Reporting to the General Counsel you will take on a broad remit of BAU work for the team including:

• drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for public and private sectors clients
• advising on public procurement frameworks
• acting as a key point of contact for the business on general legal queries
• instructing external counsel when required
• supporting on the delivery of legal operations related initiatives

To be considered for this opportunity you will be 5+ years PQE as a guide with experience gained as a commercial lawyer in a similar capacity in-house. Strong contract drafting skills are key, as is being able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

For more information:

Amanda Chard

Head of Interim Legal Search

Marsden