Part-time/Interim Senior Legal Counsel
12 hours ago
Dudley
£60,000 (3 days) | 6‑month FTC | Fully remote with occasional travel We are working with a high‑growth, private equity‑backed international business seeking an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to support its EMEA operations. This is a senior, hands‑on role within a lean legal team, offering broad exposure across commercial, governance and compliance matters. This position is offered on a part‑time basis (3 days per week) and is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys operating autonomously in a fast‑paced environment. • Senior interim role supporting the EMEA General Counsel across a diverse legal remit, • Fully remote, with 1‑2 visits per month to a UK office (Midlands), • Opportunity to step into an established role and shape legal processes across a growing international business, • Exposure to a dynamic, acquisition‑led environment across the UK and Europe, • Strong potential for extension or longer‑term opportunities, • Provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters, including supplier, logistics, SaaS and service agreements, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, • Take ownership of a significant leased property portfolio, • Act as a key liaison with external counsel across regions, • Support and progressively take ownership of corporate governance and company secretarial matters, • Drive compliance initiatives across areas including regulatory, sustainability and governance, • Work closely with sustainability teams, particularly on evolving EU regulations and greenwashing risk, • Assist with legal operations, including contract management systems and template development, • UK‑qualified lawyer with strong private practice training and in‑house experience, • Proven ability to operate at a senior level within a small or lean legal team, • Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, • Confident engaging with senior business stakeholders (including regional leadership), • Hands‑on and adaptable – willing to support across both strategic and administrative tasks, • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, • Experience in sectors such as retail, logistics or FMCG is advantageous, • Interest in compliance, governance and sustainability frameworks, • Private equity‑backed business with ambitious growth plans, • Collaborative but high‑performance culture, • EMEA region undergoing transformation following acquisition‑led growth, • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and build structure in a scaling organisation Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr