Senior Legal Counsel (£500 -£600 per day)

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel (£500 -£600 per day) to join a growing UK business. This interim role offers exposure to commercial litigation, contracts, compliance and broader commercial legal matters. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external counsel, you'll enjoy significant autonomy and the chance to take ownership of a varied and high-impact workload from day one.

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel (£500 -£600 per day)
Contract: 3 months (potentially ongoing)
Location: Nottingham
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities of a Commercial Litigation Solicitor:

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and NDAs

• Advise on client and subcontractor agreements

• Support the business with compliance and wider commercial legal matters

• Assist with private commercial and litigation matters alongside external counsel

• Provide day-to-day legal advice across the business

• Provide legal advice on commercial litigation, disputes and contentious matters

• Work closely with senior stakeholders and build strong relationships across the organisation

• Manage a varied caseload independently and provide practical, commercially focused advice

• Liaise with external solicitors and counsel where required

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Solicitor in England & Wales

• Strong commercial litigation and contentious experience

• Good commercial contracts experience

• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills

• Confident working with senior stakeholders and external legal advisers

• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload

• Available to start at short notice.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel (£500 -£600 per day) looking for an interim position that offers variety, autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders. The role covers both contentious and non-contentious work and offers a competitive day rate

For more information about this Commercial Litigation Solicitor role, please contact Sharna Duncan onSharna.duncan@robertwalters.com

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