Full job descriptionSenior Legal Manager/Counsel (FTC or Interim Day Rate)
Location: UK / Hybrid
Contract: FTC or Interim Day-Rate
An established UK business operating in a regulated, tech-driven environment is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Legal Manager to join on either a fixed-term contract or an interim day-rate basis, offering flexibility for the right candidate.
This is a senior in-house role with a varied workload, combining hands-on legal advisory work with people management, data protection ownership and close collaboration with senior stakeholders across the UK and Europe.
The Role
Reporting into Group Legal, you will lead the UK legal function and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice across a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters. The role offers real autonomy, visibility and the opportunity to influence business decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading, mentoring and developing a small UK-based legal team and wider Group Legal contacts.
*Working with Data Protection office on various matters including GDPR and UK DPA compliance
*Advising the business on privacy risk, data incidents and regulatory requirements
*Supporting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including technology-focused agreements (e.g. software, cloud/hosting and strategic suppliers)
*Working closely with Group Legal on contracts, compliance, regulatory matters and wider group initiatives
*Advising on UK regulatory issues including consumer law, intellectual property, competition and sanctions
*Leading UK compliance activities such as anti-bribery and modern slavery obligations
*Contributing to corporate governance and risk management activities
*Identifying legal and regulatory risk and delivering clear, business-friendly solutions
The Ideal Candidate
This role would suit an experienced in-house lawyer who enjoys working closely with the business and is comfortable taking ownership of a broad remit.
You are likely to have:
*Qualification as a Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent (CILEX considered)
*Strong in-house legal experience within a commercial environment
*Experience managing or mentoring legal professionals, or genuine readiness to step into a people-management role
*Solid commercial contracting experience (technology / SaaS / hosting experience advantageous but not essential)
*Strong working knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection law, with the confidence to act as DPO
*Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
*A practical, solutions-driven approach, with sound commercial judgement
What’s on Offer
* FTC or interim day-rate engagement (flexible model)
*A broad and engaging in-house legal role with leadership responsibility
*High exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-border collaboration
*A supportive, flexible working culture
*Competitive FTC salary and benefits or an attractive day rate, depending on structure and experience
Next Steps
If you’re an in-house lawyer looking for a visible, impactful interim role with scope to lead and influence, this opportunity is well worth exploring.
To apply or request further information, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.