Sole In-House Legal Counsel

Contract Type: 3-6 month contract

Location: Nottinghamshire

As Sole In-House Legal Counsel, you will be the trusted legal adviser to the business, supporting key stakeholders on a wide range of operational and strategic matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is comfortable operating autonomously and providing pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory and contractual matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, procurement and service contracts.
• Lead on company secretarial and corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and internal governance requirements.
• Advise senior stakeholders on legal risk and support the implementation of effective risk management processes.
• Manage disputes, litigation and contentious matters, working closely with external counsel where required.
• Support strategic business projects, acquisitions, restructurings and other corporate initiatives.
• Develop and improve legal templates, policies and processes to support the wider business.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, providing practical and commercially focused legal guidance.