Job Description
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!\nCommercial Counsel\nHome-based with occasional travel to Manchester and London\n* Part time (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 24 hours per week)\n* £80,000 pro rata\nPlease Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK\nTransforming Support is a pioneering organisation dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives. With services spanning health, social care, property development, and operational support, we are proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred solutions. Our culture is collaborative, values-driven, and committed to continuous improvement, creating an environment where professionals thrive and meaningful outcomes are achieved.\nThe Role\nWe are seeking a strategic and business-minded Commercial Counsel to join our dynamic legal team on a part-time consultancy basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advising the business on a broad spectrum of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.\nKey Responsibilities:\n* Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial contracts across multiple service areas\n* Provide legal advice to departments, including Operations, Finance, HR, and Development\n* Act as Legal Business Partner to divisional leadership, aligning legal support with business needs\n* Manage external legal firms in relation to property, lease, service level, and regulatory matters\n* Offer guidance on data protection, regulatory compliance, and court of protection issues\n* Support the resolution of disputes and litigation in collaboration with external counsel\n* Maintain and update legal and compliance policies across the group\n* Support procurement teams by reviewing and negotiating supplier agreements\n* Deliver legal training and promote knowledge sharing within the organisation\nBenefits\nThis 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 perfect balance of impactful work and professional autonomy.\nThe Ideal Candidate\nWe 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:\n* A recognised legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister\n* Strong knowledge of English contract law and commercial agreements\n* Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts\n* A collaborative and strategic approach to legal business partnering\n* Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness\n* Ability to manage competing priorities across a fast-paced environment\n* Experience in employment, immigration, regulatory, or property law (desirable)\nJoin us at Transforming Support and use your legal skills to drive positive change on your terms.\nHow to apply for the role:\nIf 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.\nYou must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.\nOther suitable skills and experience include Legal Counsel, In-House Lawyer, Senior Legal Advisor, Commercial Solicitor, Regulatory Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Employment Lawyer, Contract Lawyer, Legal Consultant, Property Solicitor