Sole In-House Legal Counsel

My client is a leading organisation operating within a complex and highly regulated environment. They are currently seeking an experienced Sole In-House Legal Counsel to join for a 3-6 month interim basis. Acting as sole in-house legal counsel, you will provide strategic legal support across commercial contracts, corporate governance, company secretarial matters, disputes, litigation, and legal risk management. Job Title: Sole In-House Legal Counsel Day rate: £500 - £700 per day (dependant on experience) 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. About you: Solicitor in England & Wales with 7+ years' PQE. Strong background in corporate and commercial law. Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Knowledge of company secretarial and corporate governance matters. Experience managing disputes and litigation. Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice. Previous in-house experience and/or experience operating in a standalone legal role would be advantageous. How to apply: To apply for this Sole In-House Legal Counsel role, please submit your application via this advert or contact Sharna Duncan at for a confidential discussion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates