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)
Contract Type: Consultancy agreement
£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