Position details

Role: Senior Legal Counsel (Fixed Term Contract). Location: Shoreham‑by‑Sea, West Sussex (Hybrid, typically 3 days on‑site / 2 days from home). Contract: Fixed Term Contract, approximately 9 months. Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 pro‑rata. Start: ASAP (client is looking to move quickly).

The opportunity

We are working with a well‑established engineering and consulting organisation to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a hands‑on role supporting a busy engineering business, advising on complex commercial contracts, tender activity, and broader legal risk. This position suits someone who can step in with minimal handover, take ownership of existing projects and agreements, and provide practical, commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements – customer and supplier contracts, consultancy agreemen...