*General Counsel
*Financial Services
*UK Qualified Lawyer
Interim opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a financial services business on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the legal affairs of the business and ensuring robust management of legal risk.

You’ll work alongside a highly skilled legal team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to colleagues across the business, including the Board.

The scope is wide-ranging—covering commercial and IT contracts, data privacy, corporate governance, procurement, employment law, and investment management matters.

Key Responsibilities:
*Provide legal support across a broad range of business functions and initiatives.
*Draft, review, and advise on a wide array of contracts and agreements, including employment, consultancy, procurement, and service contracts.
*Support responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
*Advise on data protection obligations and help ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act
*Contribute to corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
*Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments through proactive horizon-scanning.
*Liaise with external legal counsel where specialist advice is needed.
*Support the firm in implementing changes resulting from new laws or regulatory updates.
About You:
*Legally qualified or experienced in managing legal matters in a regulated or corporate environment.
*Confident in working independently as well as collaboratively in a small legal team.
*Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
*Skilled at using business applications and legal tech tools effectively.
*Able to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively across all levels.
*Committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.