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Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform
JR United Kingdom
Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform
JR United Kingdom
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Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform
Job summary
A leading global organization in financial services seeks an Interim Legal Counsel to provide legal support on commercial and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of experience and expertise in drafting contracts and advising on compliance. Join a dynamic team and work on complex legal projects with high-profile clients.
Benefits
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
- Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
- Advise on intellectual property and regulatory compliance.
- Manage outside counsel for specific legal matters.
- Lead projects such as disputes and acquisitions.
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26.08.2025
10.10.2025
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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.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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