Interim Commercial Lawyer – Private Sector
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Summary
The role is for an Interim Commercial Lawyer to provide maternity cover within a legal team. The position involves supporting commercial activities, advising on strategic agreements and contributing to business growth. Key responsibilities include leading legal support, providing strategic input, collaborating with teams, and advising on the contract lifecycle.
- Lead legal support on complex and high-value transactions with commercial customers
- Provide strategic input on contract negotiation and commercial risk
- Collaborate with product, procurement, and operational teams to refine customer and supplier terms
- Advise across the contract lifecycle, including disputes, regulatory change, and compliance matters
- Work closely with both external counsel and internal stakeholders to manage legal risk
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a strong grounding in commercial law
- Experience handling complex commercial transactions in a fast-moving setting
- Skilled at engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Sector experience in technology, communications, or related industries is highly beneficial
- Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-driven
Client
We are working with a leading UK-based technology and communications organisation to recruit a Commercial Lawyer for a 12-month interim role. The position provides maternity cover within a busy business-facing legal team and will involve supporting a broad range of commercial activities across a private sector client base. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, advising on strategic commercial agreements and contributing to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead legal support on complex and high-value transactions with commercial customers
- Provide strategic input on contract negotiation and commercial risk
- Collaborate with product, procurement, and operational teams to refine customer and supplier terms
- Advise across the contract lifecycle, including disputes, regulatory change, and compliance matters
- Work closely with both external counsel and internal stakeholders to manage legal risk
About You
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a strong grounding in commercial law
- Experience handling complex commercial transactions in a fast-moving setting
- Skilled at engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Sector experience in technology, communications, or related industries is highly beneficial
- Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-driven
What's on Offer
- High-quality work within a well-established and innovative UK business - 12-month interim contract with flexible options - Exposure to a wide range of commercial, regulatory, and contractual matters - Supportive, collaborative legal team with a forward-thinking culture - Competitive day rate and hybrid working model