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Commercial Counsel

Where

City

What

Legal

Type

Permanent

Salary

80000 Annual

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!

Commercial Counsel

Home-based with occasional travel to Manchester and London

Part time (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 24 hours per week)

£80,000 pro rata

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Transforming 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.

The Role

We 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Negotiate, draft, and manage commercial contracts across multiple service areas

Provide legal advice to departments, including Operations, Finance, HR, and Development

Act as Legal Business Partner to divisional leadership, aligning legal support with business needs

Manage external legal firms in relation to property, lease, service level, and regulatory matters

Offer guidance on data protection, regulatory compliance, and court of protection issues

Support the resolution of disputes and litigation in collaboration with external counsel

Maintain and update legal and compliance policies across the group

Support procurement teams by reviewing and negotiating supplier agreements

Deliver legal training and promote knowledge sharing within the organisation

Benefits

This 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.

The Ideal Candidate

We 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:

A recognised legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister

Strong knowledge of English contract law and commercial agreements

Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

A collaborative and strategic approach to legal business partnering

Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness

Ability to manage competing priorities across a fast-paced environment

Experience in employment, immigration, regulatory, or property law (desirable)

Join us at Transforming Support and use your legal skills to drive positive change on your terms.

How to apply for the role:

If 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.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other 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

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