Lead In-House Counsel at Law Firm

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a part-time In-House Counsel to provide expert legal advice, oversee compliance with laws, and manage contracts. The ideal candidate holds a recognized qualification in law and has in-house experience within a law firm. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive six-figure salary (pro-rata).

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in law and admission to practice in the UK.
• Experience working in-house for a law firm is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Contract negotiation

Compliance management

Legal risk mitigation

Education

Recognised qualification in law

Job description

• Part time In-House Counsel role with Law Firm
• Responsible for advising the law firm on a broad range of legal matters

About Our Client

Our client is an award-winning law firm bringing a visionary approach to resolving disputes in competition, commercial, tech, environmental, consumer and human rights law. They have offices across the US and Europe. They pioneered legal actions for damages in Europe and innovate by pushing further. They bring high profile cases which redefine the legal landscape. Since 2015, They have grown a commercial and financial services practice which has enjoyed an extremely high rate of success in the last five years. The antitrust team has won many awards for the claims they brought, and so has our environmental team for their climate change cases.

Job Description

• Provide expert legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters.
• Oversee and manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Collaborate with external counsel to address complex legal issues.
• Lead the legal team, ensuring efficient workflowworkflow and professional development.
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor and mitigate legal risks effectively across the organisation.
• Advise on corporate governance and regulatory frameworks specific to London and the UK.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Lead In-House Counsel should have:

• A recognised qualification in law and admission to practice in the UK.
• Experience working in-house for a law firm is essential

What's on Offer

A part time role 2 or 3 days per week as the Lead in-House Counsel.

Flexible working arrangement

Good six figure salary (pro ratarata)