Interim General Counsel - AG Integrate

We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to support our Public Sector client. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GC with executive and board experience to join a statutory independent public body where you will have responsibility of a large team, and provide strategic, practical, and high-quality legal advice.

The role is based in London on a hybrid, full-time basis. The role is for an initial period of 6 months and is due to start in November 2026.

Strong applicants will have:

• Strong practical experience leading an in-house legal function (GC or equivalent)
• A public-interest background;
• The ability to provide board-level advice;
• Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets;
• Experience managing litigation matters; and
• Ability to start on short notice (November 2026)

What we offer:

AG Integrate offers a flexible approach to legal resourcing and is ideal for ambitious legal professionals looking for an alternative career to traditional employment. By joining AG Integrate, you can manage your own work schedule and secure assignments that fit around you and your lifestyle. You will also benefit from working on diverse projects for AG's impressive clients, ongoing training and development, and the support of the leading law firm that is Addleshaw Goddard.

Choosing to work via AG Integrate means you're in for a treat with flexible working arrangements, including fully remote, hybrid and part-time opportunities. As an AG Integrate consultant, we've got you covered with professional indemnity insurance, and you'll have access to our extensive legal resources, our experienced Knowledge Lawyers and our Research & Knowledge Services team. We're here to make sure you're fully supported throughout your assignments with our clients.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you don’t hear back from us within 4 weeks, it unfortunately means it your application wasn’t successful on this occasion. There will be more opportunities on the horizon so please keep an eye on our upcoming vacancies.

Why Addleshaw Goddard?

At Addleshaw Goddard, we’re more than just a law firm. We’re a community where you’re valued, encouraged, and challenged to be your best. Our culture fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation, making us the go-to choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents across the globe. Our diverse team is our strength, and we celebrate this diversity in every aspect of our work.