Corporate Solicitor

Executive Legal Counsel & Chief of Staff (Pro Bono)

Metrocart UK Ltd Location: Remote / London (Hybrid) Commitment: Pro Bono / Strategic Partnership

The Opportunity

Metrocart UK Ltd is seeking a distinguished and versatile legal professional—Solicitor or Barrister—to serve in a uniquely multifaceted capacity. This role functions as the intellectual backbone of our executive operations, integrating Legal Counsel, Human Resources management, and Executive Secretariat duties.

This is a high-stakes, pro bono appointment designed for a legal expert looking to exert significant influence over a growing corporate entity while handling complex personal and business matters for the CEO.

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will command a diverse portfolio, bridging the gap between corporate governance and private legal advocacy.

1. Comprehensive Legal Representation

• Provide expert counsel across Corporate, Criminal, and Civil law.
• Act as the primary legal representative for Metrocart UK Ltd in litigation and negotiations.
• Personally represent the CEO in both business-related and private legal matters.
• Attend court hearings, draft pleadings, and manage external legal correspondence.

2. Strategic HR & Departmental Leadership

• Head the Legal and HR Departments, ensuring full regulatory compliance with UK employment law.
• Draft, review, and enforce internal policies, contracts, and service agreements.
• Manage sensitive internal disputes and personnel transitions with absolute discretion.

3. Executive Secretariat & Chief of Staff to the CEO

• Serve as the Private Secretary to the CEO, managing high-priority business and personal workflows.
• Act as a gatekeeper and strategic advisor, ensuring the CEO’s professional and personal interests are protected and advanced.
• Coordinate board-level communications and sensitive corporate documentation.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a "Swiss Army Knife" of the legal world—someone who possesses the gravitas of a senior partner and the agility of an executive assistant.

• Credentials: Fully qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a valid practicing certificate in England and Wales.
• Versatility: Proven expertise in handling a mix of Corporate, Civil, and Criminal casework.
• Discretion: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and fiduciary duty.
• Temperament: A high-level communicator who remains composed under pressure and can pivot between courtroom advocacy and executive administration.
• Dedication: This is a pro bono position. We are seeking an individual motivated by professional challenge, networking at the highest levels, and the opportunity to shape the trajectory of Metrocart UK Ltd.

Why Join Metrocart UK Ltd?

While this role is offered on a pro bono basis, it provides an unparalleled vantage point into the leadership of a dynamic UK company. You will be the CEO’s closest confidant and the architect of the firm's legal and structural integrity.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief Statement of Interest outlining your availability and your motivation for taking on this high-level pro bono mandate.

Metrocart UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.