Senior legal counsel

Interim Senior Legal Counsel (EMEA) – Part-Time (3 Days)

6-month FTC | Fully remote with occasional travel | ASAP start

We are working with a high-growth, private equity-backed international business seeking an experienced Interim Legal Counsel to support its EMEA operations. This is a senior, hands-on role within a lean legal team, offering broad exposure across commercial, governance and compliance matters.

This position is offered on a part-time basis (3 days per week) and is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

• Senior interim role supporting the EMEA General Counsel across a diverse legal remit
• Fully remote, with 1–2 visits per month to a UK office (Midlands)
• Opportunity to step into an established role and shape legal processes across a growing international business
• Exposure to a dynamic, acquisition-led environment across the UK and Europe
• Strong potential for extension or longer-term opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters, including supplier, logistics, SaaS and service agreements
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Take ownership of a significant leased property portfolio
• Act as a key liaison with external counsel across regions
• Support and progressively take ownership of corporate governance and company secretarial matters
• Drive compliance initiatives across areas including regulatory, sustainability and governance
• Work closely with sustainability teams, particularly on evolving EU regulations and greenwashing risk
• Assist with legal operations, including contract management systems and template development

About You

• UK-qualified lawyer with strong private practice training and in-house experience
• Proven ability to operate at a senior level within a small or lean legal team
• Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Confident engaging with senior business stakeholders (including regional leadership)
• Hands-on and adaptable – willing to support across both strategic and administrative tasks
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience in sectors such as retail, logistics or FMCG is advantageous
• Interest in compliance, governance and sustainability frameworks

The Environment

• Private equity-backed business with ambitious growth plans
• Collaborative but high-performance culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and build structure in a scaling organisation