Interim In-House Solicitor
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- England
- Full Time, Contract
- £65,000 - £71,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionRole Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced solicitor to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract in an in-house legal capacity.
Key Responsibilities*Provide expert legal advice across all areas of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders including the General Counsel & Company Secretary
*Support corporate activity including restructuring, investment, disposals, due diligence, and membership models
*Advise on intellectual property, commercial contracts, property and construction matters, and regulatory requirements
*Manage commercial contentious matters at pre-litigation stage, aiming for early and effective resolution
*Support procurement, compliance, and subsidy control activities
*Provide employment law guidance to HR and wider business functions
*Maintain and develop legal templates for contracts across sales, procurement, and business development
*Deliver internal legal training on key areas such as contracts, IP, and confidentiality
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed*Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
*Significant experience within a commercial law firm and/or in-house legal environment
*Strong background in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and wider commercial law
*Experience handling complex or high-value transactions, including international matters
*Proven ability to lead, manage, or supervise legal professionals
*Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
*Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
*Ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact within a fixed-term appointment
*Adaptable and capable of managing a varied and evolving workload effectively
What’s on Offer*12-month fixed-term contract
*Hybrid working with 3 days per week working remotely
*Immediate exposure to a broad and varied legal workload across a complex organisation
*Opportunity to lead and support an established legal function during a key period
*Strategic involvement in business-critical decision-making
*Collaborative working environment with significant cross-functional engagement
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one
Apply Now
To find out more or to apply for this 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced solicitor to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract in an in-house legal capacity.
Key Responsibilities*Provide expert legal advice across all areas of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders including the General Counsel & Company Secretary
*Support corporate activity including restructuring, investment, disposals, due diligence, and membership models
*Advise on intellectual property, commercial contracts, property and construction matters, and regulatory requirements
*Manage commercial contentious matters at pre-litigation stage, aiming for early and effective resolution
*Support procurement, compliance, and subsidy control activities
*Provide employment law guidance to HR and wider business functions
*Maintain and develop legal templates for contracts across sales, procurement, and business development
*Deliver internal legal training on key areas such as contracts, IP, and confidentiality
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed*Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
*Significant experience within a commercial law firm and/or in-house legal environment
*Strong background in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and wider commercial law
*Experience handling complex or high-value transactions, including international matters
*Proven ability to lead, manage, or supervise legal professionals
*Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
*Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
*Ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact within a fixed-term appointment
*Adaptable and capable of managing a varied and evolving workload effectively
What’s on Offer*12-month fixed-term contract
*Hybrid working with 3 days per week working remotely
*Immediate exposure to a broad and varied legal workload across a complex organisation
*Opportunity to lead and support an established legal function during a key period
*Strategic involvement in business-critical decision-making
*Collaborative working environment with significant cross-functional engagement
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one
Apply Now
To find out more or to apply for this 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Job number 3929079
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Company Details:
IPS Group Ltd
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
IPS Group began as Insurance Personnel Selection in 1969 providing a professional recruitment service to the London insurance market. Over the years w...