Legal Counsel

CompanySSQ

LocationGreater London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/8/2026

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Occupation Type

Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Legal Counsel (Fixed-Term Contract)

Contract type: Fixed-term

Duration: c. 9–12 months

Working hours: Full-time

Location: London (predominantly remote working)

SSQ is supporting a large consumer-facing business in their search for an Interim Legal Counsel. The in-house legal function supports the business by delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice aligned with wider business objectives. The team works closely with stakeholders across multiple functions and plays an integral role in supporting day-to-day operations and strategic projects.

The role

This role sits within the in-house legal team and provides commercial legal support to the UK and Ireland business. The successful candidate will deliver timely, professional, and cost-effective legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading on the review, drafting, and negotiation of lower-complexity commercial contracts and projects
Taking ownership of matters from a legal perspective, including advising on structure, legal risk, and escalation of key issues

Managing internal approval processes

Supporting more senior lawyers on higher-value or more complex contracts and projects

Advising independently on a range of commercial matters

Providing input on related areas of law such as competition, intellectual property, and data protection

Supporting dispute resolution and settlement discussions in collaboration with senior team members

Advising on regulatory issues relevant to the business

Contributing to process improvement initiatives within the legal team

Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising on best practice

Working closely with cross-functional project teams

Liaising with external counsel and advisers as required

Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across commercial, procurement, and finance teams

Supporting administrative processes including supplier onboarding and invoice settlement

Candidate profile

Qualified commercial and/or corporate lawyer with a solid breadth of experience
Comfortable managing multiple projects and competing priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience gained in-house and/or within a large private practice environment

Commercially minded and solutions-focused

Working pattern & culture

The role offers a largely remote working pattern, with limited office attendance required. The legal team operates in a collaborative, non-hierarchical structure, with work allocated based on capacity and expertise.

If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com