Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (Fixed-Term Contract)

SSQ Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Fixed-term, c. 9–12 months, Full-time, London (predominantly remote working)

SSQ is supporting a large consumer-facing business in searching for an Interim Legal Counsel. The in‑house legal function delivers pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice aligned with wider business objectives. The team works closely with stakeholders across multiple functions and plays an integral role in supporting day-to-day operations and strategic projects.

The role

This role sits within the in‑house legal team and provides commercial legal support to the UK and Ireland business. The successful candidate will deliver timely, professional, and cost‑effective legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the review, drafting, and negotiation of lower‑complexity commercial contracts and projects
• Taking ownership of matters from a legal perspective, including advising on structure, legal risk, and escalation of key issues
• Managing internal approval processes
• Supporting more senior lawyers on higher‑value or more complex contracts and projects
• Advising independently on a range of commercial matters
• Providing input on related areas of law such as competition, intellectual property, and data protection
• Supporting dispute resolution and settlement discussions in collaboration with senior team members
• Advising on regulatory issues relevant to the business
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives within the legal team
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising on best practice
• Working closely with cross‑functional project teams
• Liaising with external counsel and advisers as required
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across commercial, procurement, and finance teams
• Supporting administrative processes including supplier onboarding and invoice settlement

Candidate profile

• Qualified commercial and/or corporate lawyer with a solid breadth of experience
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience gained in‑house and/or within a large private practice environment
• Commercially minded and solutions‑focused

Working pattern & culture

• The role offers a largely remote working pattern, with limited office attendance required. The legal team operates in a collaborative, non‑hierarchical structure, with work allocated based on capacity and expertise.

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