Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Law

Morgan Philips Group SA; London; Hybrid; GBP 155,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London seeks an Assistant General Counsel specializing in regulatory law. This permanent role involves providing legal advice on regulatory matters, managing compliance, and supporting various business functions. The ideal candidate will be a UK qualified lawyer with extensive experience in a major law firm and strong risk management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experienced UK qualified lawyer with significant time at a major law firm.
• Expertise in advising on laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on regulatory matters for a global organization.
• Advise on contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions.

Skills

Legal Skills

Risk Management

Communication

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – REGULATORY LAW

LONDON (HYBRID WORKING – 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)

£155,000 BASIC SALARY + PACKAGE

PERMANENT ROLE

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is currently representing a world-leading professional services firm in their search for an Assistant General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The ideal candidate is an experienced regulatory lawyer capable of providing practical, business-focused legal advice across various legal fields including regulatory law, commercial contracts, corporate governance, technology, privacy, and data security.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Provide legal support on diverse regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
2. Advise on daily legal issues such as contracts, corporate governance, technology, privacy, data security, and regulatory compliance.
3. Assist in managing the organization’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across jurisdictions.
4. Support risk management and finance teams with legal expertise.
5. Manage legal needs for the organization’s global delivery center subsidiaries.
6. Develop and implement governance policies, procedures, and playbooks.
7. Review and advise on new services and solutions, including governance processes and regulatory issues.
8. Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions ensuring cost-effective and efficient work delivery.
9. Deliver practical, risk-aware legal advice aligned with business objectives.
10. Support HR with complex employment law issues.
11. Present on legal topics and author articles to share knowledge.
12. Mentor and support junior team members.

About You:

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent outside the UK) with significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Proven expertise in handling complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strong risk management skills with strategic thinking ability.
• Experience advising on laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex legal files, collaborating effectively with business teams.
• Capable of balancing legal risk management with the needs of a fast-growing global business.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work with diverse global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.