Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking an Interim Legal Counsel in London. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on compliance and intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of relevant legal experience and strong negotiation skills. This position offers exposure to complex, cross-border legal work and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Exposure to high-profile clients

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ post-qualification experience in financial services or commercial IP licensing contract law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.
• Advising on intellectual property and regulatory compliance.
• Managing outside counsel on specific legal matters.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Financial services

Negotiation

Intellectual property

Regulatory compliance

Education

Admitted to practice law in the UK or EU

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform

About the Job

Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts and financial services? Are you available to start in November? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex licensing and services transactions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Client

Our client is a leading global organization in the financial services and data sector. They are seeking Interim Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team and provide support across a range of commercial, contractual, and regulatory work. The company is committed to innovation and works with high-profile clients worldwide.

The Role

This is a broad in-house role, providing legal and regulatory support to the business. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including licensing, data, trademark, custom index, research, advisory, and consulting agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property, data usage rights, post-termination obligations, and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting the business with responses to requests for proposals and guiding corporate licensing, branding, and privacy matters.
• Managing outside counsel on specific legal matters where required.
• Leading or participating in projects such as disputes, acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4–8 years’ post-qualification experience in financial services or commercial IP licensing contract law.
• Admitted to practice law in the UK or another European jurisdiction.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex, cross-border legal work.
• Opportunities for professional development and involvement in strategic projects.