Interim Senior Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Corporate Counsel (8+ years PQE) to join our clients legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, commercially-minded lawyer with experience in retail or consumer-facing industries to support a wide range of business functions and make a real impact.

The Role:

You will work as a trusted legal advisor to several key areas of the business, supply chain , brand partnerships, franchise/licensed business operations, and marketing.

You'll be part of a team that is transitioning towards more proactive processes, working to streamline current practices and enable business units to become more agile.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Commercial Support: Provide timely legal advice and support to a variety of business functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while managing risks.

• Franchise/License Support: Advise on day-to-day legal matters involving franchise and licensed business operations, drafting and negotiating relevant agreements.

• Supply Chain Focus: Lead legal support for supply chain operations, negotiating purchase agreements and ensuring efficiency across high-volume contracts.

• Marketing & Advertising: Advise the marketing team on product claims, advertising strategies, and consumer law issues to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

• Brand Partnerships & Loyalty Programs: Support brand collaborations and loyalty programs, negotiating aggregator contracts and managing associated legal risks.

• Process Improvement: Work to implement more structured legal processes, moving from reactive to proactive approaches to business challenges.

• Collaborative Teamwork: Partner with other legal team members and external counsel where necessary, leveraging resources to handle complex or high-value work.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor (UK jurisdiction) with a minimum of 8 years PQE in general commercial law, ideally with experience in retail, consumer, or franchise-based businesses.

• Proven track record of managing supply chain agreements, marketing matters, and franchise/licensing business operations.

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work autonomously, advising stakeholders across a variety of business units.

• Experience with process improvement and an interest in helping the business transition to more efficient legal operations.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to interact at all levels, including senior management.

• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This role offers the chance to work in a business that's evolving, with the opportunity to shape legal processes and add significant value to key commercial functions. If you're ready for a fresh challenge and keen to hit the ground running in a supportive, fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you.