Corporate Legal Counsel

Bruin; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a temporary VP Consultant with expertise in corporate or finance law. The role involves reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, providing legal advice, and advising on regulatory aspects. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers in the UK with at least 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a lawyer to practice in the UK or similar qualification.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in corporate or finance law.
• Experience reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with ambiguity and change.
• Experience in financial services, ideally trading or execution.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice for new product design and implementation.
• Advise on regulatory aspects of cross-border client relationships.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory developments impacting business strategy.
• Advise on corporate and governance matters.

Skills

Legal advisement

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK

Job description

VP Consultant | [e-mail]

Role: Temporary

Day Rate: Competitive

WFH: Hybrid model

Reporting to: General Counsel

Direct Reports: N/A

Fantastic opportunity for a Corporate or Finance Lawyer to join the legal function of a fast‑paced assets platform on a temporary basis.

Legal Counsel Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, trading agreements, vendor agreements, technology agreements and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Provide legal advice that supports the design and implementation of new products.
• Advise on the regulatory aspects of cross‑border client and counterparty relationships.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory developments that may impact the business strategy.
• Advise on corporate and governance matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified as a lawyer to practice in the UK or similar qualification.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in corporate or finance law.
• Experience reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, often with a high level of ambiguity and change.
• Experience gained both in established as well as high‑growth or start‑up companies would be advantageous, but is not necessary.
• Experience in financial services, ideally in a trading or execution business.

Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond – this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media