Senior Legal Counsel (Interim)

Hays Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious public sector organisation in the UK is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel for a 9-month interim contract. You'll provide strategic legal advice on a range of financial matters while working in a collaborative environment that supports professional development. Experience in financial markets and legal technology is valued, with a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working model

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' PQE with strong experience in financial markets.
• Experience in commercial contracts and public law.
• Experience with digital bonds or legal tech is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational legal advice across financial law areas.
• Contribute to developing legal processes and tech-enabled solutions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication of legal concepts

Flexibility

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualification to practise law in England & Wales

Job description

Your new company
Aprestigious public sector organisation operating at the heart of the UK'sfinancial system is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel for a9-month interim contract. This organisation plays a critical role in managinggovernment financing and is internationally recognised for its excellence andinnovation in financial markets.Your new role
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will join a collaborative legal team during a period of increased activity. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will provide strategic and operational legal advice across a wide range of areas including debt capital markets, financial regulation, derivatives, lending, fund management, commercial contracts, and public law. You will also contribute to the development of legal processes, documentation, and tech-enabled solutions.
What you'll need to succeed

• Qualification to practise law in England & Wales, ideally with 10-15 years' PQE
• Strong experience in financial markets transactions, commercial contracts, or public law
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and project management skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly
• Flexibility and a proactive attitude to support a wide range of legal matters
• Experience with digital bonds or legal tech is desirable but not essential
• SC security clearance is preferred, but support will be provided for the right candidate

What you'll get in return

• A competitive daily rate
• A hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week and 2 days from home)
• The opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters at the intersection of government and financial markets
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment that values diversity and professional development

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