Experienced Legal Advisor - 12 Month FTC

Join a fast-growing, employee-owned business where legal plays a key role in supporting commercial growth and smart decision-making. At La Fosse, we’re continuing to grow and build for the future. We’re looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team in a visible, business-facing role. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the business, helping them make informed decisions, manage risk and navigate legal matters in a practical, commercial way. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants ownership and likes working closely with commercial teams The Role You’ll act as a trusted legal partner to the business, providing practical support across commercial, employment, compliance and dispute matters. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you’ll manage your own workload while helping to improve legal processes, governance and compliance across the organisation. No two days will look the same. You could be negotiating commercial contracts, supporting HR on an employment matter, advising on legal risk, or creating training to help the wider business stay up to date with legislative changes. Key Responsibilities Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice across the business Manage legal inbox escalations and ensure queries are handled efficiently Draft, review and negotiate client terms, supplier agreements, NDAs, IP agreements and data processing agreements Support consultants with legal and commercial negotiations Maintain and improve legal templates, internal policies and key documentation Support litigation and dispute matters, including evidence gathering, bundles, statements and correspondence Work with HR on employment matters including policies, employee relations, settlement agreements, grievances, disciplinaries and redundancy processes Identify legal training needs and help create and deliver practical training for the business Support audits, reporting, document management and compliance activity Contribute ideas to strengthen legal governance as the business continues to grow What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone with strong legal experience who enjoys working closely with commercial stakeholders. Experience advising businesses on contracts, employment matters and legal risk is more important than following a traditional legal career path. A solicitor qualification in England & Wales would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential. We’re more interested in your practical experience, commercial judgement and ability to give clear, pragmatic advice. You’ll likely bring: Strong legal experience, ideally in-house or in a commercial environment Good experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts Confidence advising non-legal stakeholders Strong communication and drafting skills Good judgement and the ability to balance risk with commercial priorities Excellent organisation and attention to detail A proactive, practical approach and willingness to get stuck in Why La Fosse? La Fosse is an ambitious, employee-owned talent solutions business with exciting growth plans. Legal is seen as a key business partner, not just a support function, so this role offers visibility, variety and the chance to influence important commercial decisions. You’ll be joining a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your work will directly support our people, clients and future growth.