Interim Senior Legal Counsel

This is a fixed term contract position for an Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join a well established business who are a market leader in their industry. Client Details This company based in Gloucestershire manufacture a wide range of products and have an exceptional reputation across their large customer base. Description The Interim Senior Legal Counsel position will involve the following tasks: Work closely with senior stakeholders in a range of business units and corporate support departments to help influence and implement business strategy and direction. Review, draft and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, and other key business partners. Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues. Supporting on projects that underpin the business's key objectives across multiple disciplines. Assist in maintaining the team's templates, precedents and other know-how materials. Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems in the manner of an experienced business partner. Procure and manage external specialist counsel (as required) Support the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Group Legal Director and other senior lawyers as required, both in the UK and internationally. Profile The successful candidate for the Interim Senior Legal Counsel position will need to have the following skills and experience: Be a qualified solicitor Have 8 years PQE Have experience of working closely with non-legal stakeholders Have strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Be able to support on M&A projects as required Be able to manage changing priorities and deadlines Job Offer This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. Hybrid working is available- 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Parking is available on site. Other benefits include; pension scheme, private health care, life assurance, partner discounts etc.

Location: Gloucestershire, GB

Posted Date: 4/18/2025