Part-Time Interim Lawyer (1 Day per Week - Fully Remote)

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Part-Time Interim Lawyer for a prestigious cultural institution in the UK. This fully remote role involves providing commercial and employment law support, with responsibilities including drafting contracts and advising on various employment matters. The position is for one day a week, starting January 2026, with potential overflow paid hourly.

Qualifications

• Must have UK qualification and strong experience in commercial and employment law.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills for contracts and agreements.
• Ability to work independently and manage external counsel relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal support on employment matters.
• Manage relationships with external counsel.
• Support governance and compliance needs.

Job description

Job Description

Part-Time Interim Lawyer (1 Day per Week – Fully Remote)

12-Month Contract | Start : January 2026

We are working with a prestigious cultural institution with a long-established reputation for artistic excellence and national recognition. The organisation is seeking a part-time interim lawyer to provide ongoing commercial and employment law support to its in-house team.

This is a one-day-per-week engagement , offering full remote flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a highly respected UK brand. Any occasinal overflow work beyond the one quoted day will be compensated on an hourly rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts , including supplier, sponsorship, and services agreements.
• Advising on a variety of employment matters , including contracts, policies, employee relations, and engagement with external employment counsel.
• Providing pragmatic day-to-day legal support to senior management and operational teams.
• Managing external counsel relationships and ensuring cost-effective, timely delivery of advice.
• Supporting governance, compliance, and ad-hoc project requirements as needed.

Candidate Profile

UK-qualifi...