Interim Legal Counsel

Job description

Interim In House Lawyer- Maternity leave from September 2026 for 12 months.

As part of an established and brilliantly friendly legal team, responsibilities will include;

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial agreements.

• Providing legal advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to the cost-effective resolution of contentious matters.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.

• Identifying legal risks and communicating these to the Executive for risk acceptance in accordance with established procedures.

• Advising on operational and related issues and providing pragmatic advice on ongoing ad-hoc queries.

• Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and IT

Background required

A qualified solicitor with 2-5 years post-qualification experience;

• Commercial contracts experience, ideally in- house;
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;
• A solution focused approach;
• A highly pro-active attitude
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and produce work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail;
• Strong relationship building skills ad someone who loves to work in great teams.

We would be happy to consider lawyers at a more senior level if there is flexibility on salary expectations.

Hybrid working pattern 2 days office per week required.

We are also open to part-time 3/4 days.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

03-09-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

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