Interim Product Lawyer
At SJP, we partner with some of the world's most innovative businesses - from high-growth scale-ups to established global organisations - helping them secure outstanding interim legal talent when it matters most.
As demand for product lawyers continues to grow, we're looking to deepen our network of exceptional interim lawyers ahead of a number of anticipated mandates across the technology market.
Whether you're actively exploring your next assignment or simply open to hearing about the right opportunity, we'd love to connect.
Who We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with product lawyers who have experience advising on some or all of the following:
• Product counselling and strategic product advice
• Partnering with product, engineering and go-to-market teams
• Launching products across multiple jurisdictions
• Consumer, digital and platform regulation
• AI and emerging technology issues
• Privacy and data protection considerations within product development
• Commercial contracting and strategic partnerships
• Building scalable legal processes and product guidance
Typically, we're instructed on mandates requiring lawyers with 4+ years' PQE, gained either in-house or through significant exposure to product teams in private practice.
Examples of the Opportunities We See
• A senior product lawyer supporting a rapidly scaling business as it expands its product offering into new international markets.
• An interim counsel embedded within a global legal team, advising product and engineering stakeholders on the launch of innovative customer-facing products.
• A lawyer leading cross-functional reviews of emerging features, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives in fast-moving environments.
• A product counsel supporting the implementation of new governance frameworks relating to AI, data use and evolving regulatory requirements.
• A commercial product lawyer partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, product partnerships and complex stakeholder management.
Why Build a Relationship with SJP?
Unlike consultant platforms, we don't expect lawyers to fit into a predefined model.
Our role is to understand what matters to you - the type of work you enjoy, the environments in which you thrive, your availability, your rate expectations and your longer-term career ambitions - and connect you with opportunities that genuinely align.
Many of our interim lawyers work with us repeatedly throughout their careers. Some are seeking back-to-back assignments; others value the flexibility to step in and out of the market as their priorities evolve. We support both.
Working with SJP means:
• Access to interim mandates across a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors
• Introductions to opportunities that are often not widely advertised
• Honest market insight and transparent conversations around rates and expectations
• A relationship-led approach focused on long-term partnerships rather than one-off placements
• A team that actively advocates for you throughout the recruitment process and beyond
• The flexibility to shape an interim career that works for you
If you're an interim product lawyer considering your next move - or would simply like to become part of our network ahead of future opportunities - we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Please send your CV to for a confidential conversation.
We also offer a generous referral bonus for successful introductions.
Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
