JOB TITLE: In-house Counsel (Part-time)

PQE REQUIRED: 10 + years

LOCATION: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands (Hybrid)

SALARY: £80K - 100K (FTE)

We’re offering a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional on a Part-time basis. This unique role is ideal for someone seeking flexibility while maintaining a high level of impact and ownership across a broad legal portfolio.

As the sole legal advisor to the business, you will provide end-to-end legal support and oversight across all areas, including:

• Advising on procurement, commercial contracts, and ongoing operational matters
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts
• Overseeing employment contract matters
• Leading major project contract reviews and ensuring compliance
• Managing and resolving contractual disputes

This is a strategic role suited to a self-sufficient, commercially-minded lawyer who thrives on autonomy and is comfortable acting as the primary legal point of contact for the business. The part-time arrangement offers genuine flexibility and is well-suited to a senior legal professional seeking balance alongside continued professional challenge.

THE CANDIDATE: The successful In-house Counsel will have:

• Demonstrable experience in identifying and mitigating/harnessing risks and opportunities.
• Experienced in partnering with business partners, including finance, sales, HR, product strategy, sustainability, marketing and business operations across a wide range of stakeholders.
• In-house experience with proven strong drafting, communication, and excellent organisational skills;
• Ability to demonstrate a pro-active and commercial approach in identifying solutions and mitigating risk in a manner which supports business objectives;
• Experience with JCT / NEC contracts

eNL is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.