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Interim In-House Legal Counsel

Michael Page Legal
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£350 - £450 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for an Interim In-House Legal Counsel specializing in commercial law, contracts, and litigation, based in Birmingham with hybrid working options.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors with a minimum of 5 years PQE and a strong background in commercial law.
  • The position offers a competitive daily rate of £350-£450 and the opportunity to work with a leading organization in the UK's transport sector.
  • Responsibilities include providing legal advice on contracts, managing litigation matters, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • The role emphasizes collaboration with business stakeholders and external legal advisers, fostering a supportive team environment.

Step into an exciting interim position as In-House Legal Counsel, working across a spectrum of commercial law, contracts, and litigation. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working options, this role is perfect for an experienced solicitor eager to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

Our client is a key player in the UK's transport sector, delivering essential services that keep millions of people moving across the country. Their legal team plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operations, managing commercial contracts, and handling litigation. As a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation, they are committed to creating sustainable travel solutions and fostering a collaborative work culture.

Description

As an Interim In-House Legal Counsel, you will:

  • Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts and agreements.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to negotiate, draft, and review key contracts.
  • Assist with a range of litigation matters, ensuring effective risk management and resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and provide practical, commercially sound legal solutions.
  • Collaborate with external legal advisers when necessary and manage legal processes efficiently.

Profile

The Interim In-House Legal Counsel will be:

  • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE.
  • Strong background in commercial law, with experience handling contracts and ideally some exposure to litigation.
  • Proven ability to work independently and in collaboration with various departments.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Previous in-house experience is advantageous but not essential.

Job Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £350-£450.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and home.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the UK transport industry.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment where your expertise will have a direct impact.

If you're an Interim In-House Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey at Michael Page.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.