Interim Legal Counsel

Arbuthnot Yon; United States; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbuthnot Yon Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer for an initial six-month assignment to join an established in-house legal team. You will lead on advising, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, customer supply arrangements and distribution deals, with opportunities to advise on IP and IT matters.

The role offers flexible start dates, hybrid or remote working and either full-time or four days per week,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on advising, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including procurement contracts, customer-facing supply agreements and distribution arrangements.
• Advise on wider legal matters, including intellectual property and information technology.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Drafting and negotiation

Job description

Hybrid or Remote | Full-Time or 4 Days per Week | Flexible Start Date

Arbuthnot Yon are working with a leading organisation seeking to appoint an experienced Commercial Lawyer for an initial period of six months. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and collegiate in-house legal team, undertaking a varied role with a particular focus on strategic commercial contracts.

The role

You will take the lead on advising on, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, customer-facing supply agreements and distribution arrangements. You will also have the opportunity to advise on wider legal matters, including intellectual property and information technology.

Working closely with the legal team and wider business, you will have significant interaction with commercial colleagues and senior stakeholders, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.

About you

We are keen to hear from commercial lawyers with at least five years' experience in commercial contracts, as well as more experienced lawyers.

You will have strong drafting and negotiation skills, sound commercial judgement and the ability to build effective relationships across a business. A collaborative, approachable style and confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders will be important.

Working arrangements

• Initial six-month assignment
• Start date flexible between now and January 2027, with an earlier start preferred
• Full-time or part-time (four days per week)
• Hybrid or fully remote working available

This is a great opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer looking for a varied interim assignment within a friendly, supportive and well-established legal team.