At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide commercial legal support across various business functions in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Global petrochemical business with a dynamic legal team.
- Benefits: Short-term contract with competitive pay and valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders and enhance your legal skills.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make an impact in a global setting.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 3-6 years’ PQE and strong commercial contracts background.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re supporting a global petrochemical business on an urgent interim requirement within its Legal team, providing broad commercial support across multiple business functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded lawyer looking to step into a fast-paced, international environment on a short-term basis.
The Role
- You will partner with key stakeholders across:
- Sales
- Procurement
- Marketing
- Finance
- Supply Chain
- Delivering practical, business-focused legal support on a wide range of day-to-day commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including:
- Distribution agreements
- Supplier / procurement contracts
- Marketing and promotional agreements
- Logistics and supply chain arrangements
- Supporting multiple internal stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions
- Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice in a fast-moving environment
About You
- Qualified lawyer with 3–6 years’ PQE
- Strong background in commercial contracts (in-house or private practice)
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
- Confident, pragmatic, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Exposure to sectors such as FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or energy is beneficial but not essential
Interim Commercial Legal Counsel (3-6 PQE) in City of London employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
Join a leading global petrochemical business in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values innovation and practical solutions. As an Interim Commercial Legal Counsel, you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse teams across Sales, Procurement, and Marketing, enhancing your professional growth while contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced international environment. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in a short timeframe.
Contact Details:
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruitment Team
