Part-Time Interim Lawyer (1 Day per Week – Fully Remote) in Ashton-Under-Lyne

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-qualified solicitor with at least 5+ years’ PQE (guideline only).
• Strong background in commercial and employment law; experience working in or with arts, media, or not-for-profit organisations would be beneficial.
• Confident operating independently and providing practical, solutions-focused advice to non-lawyers.
• Ability to work flexibly, remotely, and with a high degree of autonomy.

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial / employment lawyer seeking a flexible, high-profile engagement with a household-name organisation. The initial term will be 12 months, with potential for renewal.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ashton-Under-Lyne

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English