Senior Legal Counsel

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Director - Head of Legal to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned lawyer with over 8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with buy-side exposure and a strong corporate and commercial background. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment, working three days a week. Candidates must be qualified in England & Wales to apply. This is an urgent hire; please submit your CV ASAP.

Qualifications

• Seasoned lawyer with 8+ years PQE.
• Exposure to buy side; willingness to consider wider financial services.
• Broad corporate and commercial background.
• Qualified in England & Wales.
• Ability to work 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Cover a number of legal areas as needed across the team.
• Provide corporate grounding and commercial expertise.
• Support the team in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Corporate grounding

Commercial expertise

Legal expertise

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Director - Head of Legal, Co‑Sec, Compliance, Financial Crime & Fraud Divisions

My client is a financial services firm that operates between a tech firm and an asset manager and they are looking to add to their legal team.

They are wanting to add a seasoned lawyer with around 8+ PQE who has exposure to the buy side ideally (they will consider wider FS) and has a broad corporate and commercial background.

The team is made up of another 5 people in the UK so the person will be expected to cover a number of areas as needed but they are keen that someone has a good corporate grounding.

This isn't a job for an M&A deal junkie but more someone who wants a great team with a good breadth of work.

It's such a lovely group to join and the company can offer a fantastic environment and a friendly team.

They are in 3 days a week.

This could suit someone coming out of private practice or in house depending on their motivations.

They can't sponsor and will need you to be qualified in England & Wales to be considered.

This is an urgent hire so please message me for details or submit your CV for consideration ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Cover a number of legal areas as needed across the team.
• Provide corporate grounding and commercial expertise.
• Support the team in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Seasoned lawyer with 8+ PQE.
• Exposure to buy side; willingness to consider wider FS.
• Broad corporate and commercial background.
• Qualified in England & Wales.
• Ability to work 3 days a week.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Investment Management