The Stephen James Partnership
Interim Legal Counsel - Global Engineering and Tech Business
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Interim Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts - Global Engineering and Tech Powerhouse
Are you a commercial lawyer looking for an interim opportunity where you can make an immediate impact?
A leading global engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team on an initial 3-6-month contract.
Supporting a busy and growing legal function, you'll work closely with commercial stakeholders across the business, providing pragmatic legal advice and taking ownership of a broad range of commercial matters. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys partnering with the business, rolling up their sleeves and delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
You'll advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Sales agreements relating to products, components and equipment.
- Supply, maintenance and services agreements.
- Supporting projects across sectors including infrastructure, energy, data centres, rail, marine and industrial manufacturing.
- Managing low-value pre-litigation disputes.
- Providing day-to-day commercial legal advice to business stakeholders.
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Who We're Looking For
This opportunity would suit a commercially minded lawyer with approximately 3–6 years' PQE (although there is flexibility for the right individual) who can quickly integrate into the business and hit the ground running.
We're particularly interested in lawyers with experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Infrastructure
- Energy
- Construction
- Oil & Gas
- Projects
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You'll also have:
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to advise commercial teams.
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
- A willingness to get involved, take ownership and support the wider legal team wherever needed.
What's on Offer
- Initial 6-month interim contract
- Join a globally recognised business experiencing continued growth.
- Broad, varied commercial work with exposure to multiple sectors and projects.
- Hybrid working (circa 3 days per week in the London office).
- A collaborative, down-to-earth legal team where you'll be trusted to make an impact from day one.
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