Title: Legal Counsel (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE1 1RE, UK

Company: Morson Edge

Part-Time Commercial Solicitor / Legal Counsel

Part-Time - 4-Days per week

Location: Newcastle | Contract: 6 months | Salary: £53,000 FTE pro rata

We are looking for a commercially minded solicitor to step into a fast-moving business and make an immediate impact. This is a varied in-house role covering commercial contracts, privacy, GDPR, compliance, and general legal support across the business. You will be advising teams directly, keeping projects moving, and ensuring legal risk is managed in a practical, business-focused way.

About the company

Our client provides innovative software, data, and insights for the global construction industry. They help clients make smarter decisions and deliver projects more efficiently through cutting-edge technology and unrivalled industry knowledge. The business is ambitious, forward-thinking, and values practical, commercially aware legal support.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Providing day-to-day commercial legal advice across contracts, privacy, GDPR, compliance, and general business matters
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements including service agreements, NDAs, consultancy agreements, employment documents, and supplier/customer contracts
• Supporting privacy and data protection activities, including internal policies and GDPR guidance
• Maintaining legal templates, registers, and documentation, and liaising with external counsel when specialist advice is needed
• Helping business teams navigate legal risk with clear, practical guidance

This is a hands-on role where you will work across teams and projects, helping the business maintain momentum during a key fixed-term period.

About you

• Qualified solicitor with strong post-qualification experience in commercial law
• Experienced drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, and providing practical legal advice in a business environment
• Solid understanding of data protection, privacy, and GDPR compliance
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing quality
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with non-legal stakeholders

Why apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, innovative company on a short-term contract with flexibility. You will gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and compliance issues in a fast-paced environment, making a real impact on the business from day one.

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