Sophie Chown

Principal Consultant | In-house Legal

UK

Sophie Chown is a Principal Consultant in our interim corporate and commercial team. With a strong background in legal recruitment dating back to 2013, she specialises in placing interim in-house Lawyers across a wide range of sectors, with particular expertise in TMT, tech and retail.

Sophie works closely with clients from high-growth start-ups to PLCs, delivering flexible, innovative interim solutions tailored to their needs. Known for her strategic mindset and personable approach, she builds lasting relationships with both clients and senior interim Lawyers, consistently adding value through insight and collaboration.

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Part-time/Interim Senior Legal Counsel

Interim Legal Counsel (EMEA) – Part-Time (3 Days) £60,000 (3 days) | 6-month FTC | Fully remote with occasional travel We are working with a high-growth, private equity-backed international business seeking an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to support its EMEA operations. This is a senior, hands-on role within a lean legal team, offering broad […]
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  • Retail
  • Fixed term contract

Senior Legal Counsel – Marketing

Senior Legal Counsel – Marketing 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid – Welwyn Garden City – 2-3 days in office August-September start date We are working with a leading UK consumer and retail business on a Senior Legal Counsel opportunity within its commercial legal team. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity […]
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  • Leisure/travel
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Head of Legal – Commercial & Regulatory

Head of Legal – Regulatory/Commercial (12-Month FTC) Location: London (hybrid) Salary: £110,000-£120,000 + bonus + benefits Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover) Start: ASAP About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior legal professional to step into a strategic leadership role within a fast-growing, international technology-led business operating across Europe. This organisation […]
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  • Manufacturing
  • Fixed term contract

Part-time/Interim Senior Legal Counse

Interim Legal Counsel (EMEA) – Part-Time (3 Days) £60,000 (3 days) | 6-month FTC | Fully remote with occasional travel We are working with a high-growth, private equity-backed international business seeking an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to support its EMEA operations. This is a senior, hands-on role within a lean legal team, offering broad […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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  • Retail

Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Commercial Location: Greater London (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Sector: Retail / Consumer / Ecommerce Team size: c.7 legal professionals Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel Overview A major international retail and consumer group is seeking two energised and commercially minded Legal Counsels to join its UK & Ireland legal team. Operating […]
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

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  • Technology (in-house)
  • Fixed term contract

Interim General Counsel

The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly commercial interim legal leader to join a fast-growing UK technology business operating in a regulated environment. This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys combining strategic legal input with hands-on delivery across complex commercial and technology matters. Working closely with senior stakeholders, […]
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