Part Time Legal Counsel
Family office
2.5 or 3 days per week
£125K - £150K (full time equivalent)
London (Hybrid working)
The role
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of B2B commercial contracts, including client service agreements, consultant terms, NDAs, supplier contracts, referral agreements, engagement letters and terms of business.
* Support interim, finance, and funding-related contracts, working closely with finance and leadership teams.
* Identify and manage contractual risk while balancing commercial objectives.
* Advise on employment law matters across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, policies, disciplinary processes, grievances, and exits.
* Support business leaders with pragmatic, compliant employment advice.
* Liaise with external employment counsel where specialist input is required.
* Support property-related matters including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, and general conveyancing issues.
* Work with external solicitors on property transactions, managing scope, timelines, and costs.
* Manage the day-to-day corporate matters for all companies across the group.
* Support acquisitions, investments, and M&A activity, including heads of terms, due diligence coordination, transaction documents, and completion mechanics.
* Act as a legal project manager for transactions, ensuring momentum and clarity for non- legal stakeholders.
* Provide general legal risk management advice across the organisation.
* Support corporate governance requirements, including board materials, resolutions, and statutory filings where required.
* Develop and maintain fit-for-purpose legal templates and playbooks.
Requirements
* England & Wales qualified solicitor
* Broad experience coverings commercial, employment, corporate duties