Overview
Join a dynamic organisation as a Commercial Counsel, offering high-level legal work, flexible part-time hours, and a competitive £80k pro rata salary all from the comfort of your home.
Home-based with occasional travel to Manchester and London.
Role
We are seeking a strategic and business-minded Commercial Counsel to join our legal team on a part-time consultancy basis. This is an exciting opportunity to advise the business on a broad spectrum of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial contracts across multiple service areas
* Provide legal advice to departments, including Operations, Finance, HR, and Development
* Act as Legal Business Partner to divisional leadership, aligning legal support with business needs
* Manage external legal firms in relation to property, lease, service level, and regulatory matters
* Offer guidance on data protection, regulatory compliance, and court of protection issues
* Support the resolution of disputes and litigation in collaboration with external counsel
* Maintain and update legal and compliance policies across the group
* Support procurement teams by reviewing and negotiating supplier agreements
* Deliver legal training and promote knowledge sharing within the organisation
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister who is confident, proactive, and solution-focused. You’ll bring extensive experience in commercial contract law and be comfortable managing a varied caseload with autonomy. About you:
* A recognised legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister
* Strong knowledge of English contract law and commercial agreements
* Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
* A collaborative and strategic approach to legal business partnering
* Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
* Ability to manage competing priorities across a fast-paced environment
* Experience in employment, immigration, regulatory, or property law (desirable)
Benefits
This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation on a flexible, home-based consultancy basis. With part-time hours spread across Tuesday to Thursday, you’ll enjoy the balance of impactful work and professional autonomy.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.
Equal Opportunity
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