Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services organization seeks an Interim Legal Counsel to support their EMEA legal team in Slough. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in contract law and be adept at drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements. This role offers exposure to high-profile clients and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Exposure to high-profile clients

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ experience in financial services or commercial IP licensing contract law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Advise on IP, data usage rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage outside counsel on legal matters.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Advising on intellectual property

Management of multiple priorities

Stakeholder influence

Education

Post-qualification experience in law

Admitted to practice law in the UK or EU

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Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform, slough

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

slough, 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.