Senior Legal Consultant

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Senior Legal Consultant for a short-term, part-time position. The role involves providing legal oversight during an ABS application and ensuring compliance with SRA requirements. Ideal candidates should be SRA-registered lawyers with a strong understanding of governance. This position is perfect for consultants, portfolio professionals, or semi-retired individuals looking for a focused engagement with a commitment of roughly one day per month.

Qualifications

• Essential to be an SRA-registered lawyer.
• Experience in legal oversight and governance is required.
• Comfortable in an interim advisory position.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and governance for legal services.
• Support compliance with SRA during ABS application.
• Act as legal contact for regulatory matters.
• Ensure appropriate systems and controls are in place.

Skills

SRA registration

Understanding of regulation

Governance oversight

Advisory capacity work

Job description

Senior Legal Consultant

A software company based in London is currently applying for ABS registration with the SRA, and we're looking to appoint a Senior Legal Consultant to support them through the application process.

This is a short‑term, part‑time position, focused on governance and regulatory oversight, rather than day‑to‑day legal delivery or executive management. The engagement is expected to last around three months, with a commitment of roughly one day per month.

What the role involves

• Providing senior legal oversight and governance for the legal services delivered by the ABS
• Supporting compliance with SRA requirements during the ABS application process
• Acting as a senior legal point of contact in relation to regulatory matters
• Helping ensure appropriate systems and controls are in place

What we're looking for

• An SRA‑registered lawyer (essential)
• A senior, experienced legal professional with a strong understanding of regulation and governance
• Someone comfortable working in an interim, advisory capacity
• This role would particularly suit a consultant, portfolio professional, or someone semi‑retired looking for a focused, low‑commitment engagement
• Rate to be discussed