IPS Group
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced solicitor to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract in an in-house legal capacity.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice across all areas of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders including the General Counsel & Company Secretary
- Support corporate activity including restructuring, investment, disposals, due diligence, and membership models
- Advise on intellectual property, commercial contracts, property and construction matters, and regulatory requirements
- Manage commercial contentious matters at pre-litigation stage, aiming for early and effective resolution
- Support procurement, compliance, and subsidy control activities
- Provide employment law guidance to HR and wider business functions
- Maintain and develop legal templates for contracts across sales, procurement, and business development
- Deliver internal legal training on key areas such as contracts, IP, and confidentiality
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- Significant experience within a commercial law firm and/or in-house legal environment
- Strong background in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and wider commercial law
- Experience handling complex or high-value transactions, including international matters
- Proven ability to lead, manage, or supervise legal professionals
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact within a fixed-term appointment
- Adaptable and capable of managing a varied and evolving workload effectively
What's on Offer
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working with 3 days per week working remotely
- Immediate exposure to a broad and varied legal workload across a complex organisation
- Opportunity to lead and support an established legal function during a key period
- Strategic involvement in business-critical decision-making
- Collaborative working environment with significant cross-functional engagement
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one
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To find out more or to apply for this 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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