🚀 Private Practice Lawyers looking inhouse, Leading Global FS Firm

Our Client

We are working with a leading financial services institution who are looking for a lawyer in the 3-10PQE level range to join their legal team.

It is the perfect role for someone who is intellectually curious, keen to learn and diversify their experience.

This is a strategic, high-impact position offering autonomy and visibility working closely with senior stakeholders and coordinating legal support across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be working as part of the international legal team working in a highly varied legal role that offers exposure across multiple areas of the business. You will advise on:

• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate these risks, ensuring the company’s operations align with legal requirements.
• Advise on corporate legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including subscription and licensing agreements, etc.
• Advise on corporate governance
• HR & Employment Matters – advising on internal policies and employee-related legal issues with the help of external counsel.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with 4-10 years PQE, ideally from a top tier law firm or financial services business.
• Experience from a corporate or structured finance background would be advantageous for the role
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels.

*Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.