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Interim Senior Commercial Lawyer (6-Month Contract)
Location: Leicester (Hybrid – 2 days per week)
Contract: 6 Months
Are you an experienced commercial lawyer who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck into complex, business-critical projects?
We're working with a well-known organisation looking to appoint an Interim Senior Commercial Lawyer to support a busy in-house legal team during a period of significant strategic change. With an ambitious multi-year business transformation underway, this role will play a key part in helping the legal team manage an increase in commercial activity while continuing to support day-to-day operations.
This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely hands-on role where you'll have the autonomy to lead commercial projects from day one.
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The Role
You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing pragmatic legal advice and taking ownership of a broad range of commercial matters, including:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts
- Leading a programme of contract negotiations across the business
- Advising on day-to-day commercial legal issues
- Supporting strategic business initiatives and transformation projects
- Working directly with senior stakeholders to deliver practical, commercial legal solutions
About You
You'll be someone who can quickly build credibility and operate with minimal supervision. We're particularly interested in lawyers who have:
- Strong in-house commercial contracts experience
- The confidence to manage matters independently from day one
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- A pragmatic, business-focused approach
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Previous retail or consumer sector experience would be advantageous, although candidates from other commercial environments are also encouraged to apply.
PQE is flexible, but this role is likely to suit someone with around 10+ years' commercial legal experience.
The Opportunity
- Immediate start
- Six-month interim contract
- Hybrid working with two days per week in the Leicester office
- High-profile commercial projects with genuine business impact
- Supportive and collaborative legal team
If you're immediately available, or becoming available shortly, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.
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