Part-time/Interim Senior Legal Counsel

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Dudley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel (EMEA) for a part-time role (3 days per week). This position supports the EMEA General Counsel and is ideal for a UK-qualified lawyer with in-house experience. The role offers flexibility while contributing to legal operations and compliance initiatives.

The successful candidate will have strong contract negotiation skills and experience in the logistics and retail sectors. This fully remote role includes occasional office visits for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at a senior level within a small legal team.
• Proficient in working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across commercial agreements.
• Lead corporate governance and secretarial matters.
• Manage compliance initiatives and sustainability regulations.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Strong private practice training

In-house experience

Contract drafting and negotiation

Experience in retail, logistics or FMCG

Compliance and governance frameworks

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Interim Legal Counsel (EMEA) - Part-Time (3 Days)

£60,000 (3 days) | 6‑month FTC | Fully remote with occasional travel

We are working with a high‑growth, private equity‑backed international business seeking an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to support its EMEA operations. This is a senior, hands‑on role within a lean legal team, offering broad exposure across commercial, governance and compliance matters.

This position is offered on a part‑time basis (3 days per week) and is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys operating autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

The Opportunity

• Senior interim role supporting the EMEA General Counsel across a diverse legal remit
• Fully remote, with 1‑2 visits per month to a UK office (Midlands)
• Opportunity to step into an established role and shape legal processes across a growing international business
• Exposure to a dynamic, acquisition‑led environment across the UK and Europe
• Strong potential for extension or longer‑term opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters, including supplier, logistics, SaaS and service agreements
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Take ownership of a significant leased property portfolio
• Act as a key liaison with external counsel across regions
• Support and progressively take ownership of corporate governance and company secretarial matters
• Drive compliance initiatives across areas including regulatory, sustainability and governance
• Work closely with sustainability teams, particularly on evolving EU regulations and greenwashing risk
• Assist with legal operations, including contract management systems and template development

About You

• UK‑qualified lawyer with strong private practice training and in‑house experience
• Proven ability to operate at a senior level within a small or lean legal team
• Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
• Confident engaging with senior business stakeholders (including regional leadership)
• Hands‑on and adaptable – willing to support across both strategic and administrative tasks
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience in sectors such as retail, logistics or FMCG is advantageous
• Interest in compliance, governance and sustainability frameworks

The Environment

• Private equity‑backed business with ambitious growth plans
• Collaborative but high‑performance culture
• EMEA region undergoing transformation following acquisition‑led growth
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and build structure in a scaling organisation

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.