Interim Legal Counsel

Consultant at SSQ: The Legal Search Consultancy

Legal Counsel – 12-Month FTC

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Role Overview

SSQ is representing a large, well established corporation in their search for an interim legal counsel. The successful candidate will support several business areas by providing pragmatic legal advice, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, and assisting on matters relating to intellectual property, marketing, procurement, insurance, and general commercial operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with 1‑3 PQE. (UK or abroad)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Comfortable working under time pressure, handling changing or loosely defined instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing a variety of commercial contracts, including:
• Distribution agreements
• IT and intellectual property agreements
• Marketing and sponsorship arrangements
• Supplier agreements
• Supporting the organisation’s intellectual property portfolio in collaboration with external advisers.
• Assisting relevant teams with claims‑related queries and supporting on disputes or litigation where required.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to a range of internal stakeholders across different departments.
• Conducting legal research and helping produce internal documentation such as terms, conditions, and marketing materials.
• Acting as a representative of the legal team across the organisation, strengthening cross‑functional engagement.

What You Need to Thrive

• A practical, solutions‑driven approach to tackling legal challenges.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Confidence in making informed recommendations autonomously.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams.

What the Organisation Offers

• A supportive environment where employees can excel
• Flexibility in how and where work is undertaken
• Career development opportunities aligned to individual strengths
• A culture that values open communication and employee contribution
• Recognition through competitive pay and benefits
• A positive working atmosphere with opportunities to contribute to organisational improvement and broader impact initiatives

If you are interested in hearing more, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com