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OUR CLIENT Leading Global Law Firm THE ROLE We have a role for a talented Conflicts Lawyer to join an established General Counsel and Risk team This role will primarily involve the provision of advice on a global basis on applicable conflicts laws, regulatory issues and other ethical rules. The work will include responsibility for evaluating and advising on legal and regulatory risks presented by the firm's new and existing business Responsibility for mentoring and supervising junior team mentors Contributing to the promotion of a risk management culture throughout the firm, facilitating in house training sessions THE CANDIDATE You will be a qualified Lawyer with 8+ years qualified experience in an international law firm or in-house in a regulatory/general counsel as a lawyer Applicants must have a significant level of technical expertise with strong influencing, written and oral communication skills The role requires excellent project management skills with ability to lead on significant change management projects Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

New in-house General Counsel role \n \n \nIn-House General Counsel - Start-up - Private Equity backed \n \nFantastic opportunity to be the first lawyer to join the Board of this rapidly expanding start-up backed by private equity. \n

The company You will be joining anational, independent regulator operating at the heart of an evolving sector. The organisation plays a critical public interest role,balancing statutory duties, regulatory oversight and wider stakeholder impact. Theworking culture is collaborative, inclusive and values diversity of thought and hybrid working are embedded, with teams typically balancing office‑basedand remote working in a way that supports both delivery and wellbeing. The role This isan excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Adviser to join a high‑profilepublic sector regulatory body on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis (with potential for secondment). The rolesits within a central legal function and involves leading on the provision ofcomplex legal advice across a wide range of regulatory and public law matters will work closely with senior leaders, policy teams and external advisers,supporting strategic decision‑making in a fast‑moving and politically sensitive environment. Key responsibilitiesinclude: • Acting as a lead lawyer on multiple, high‑value legal matters running in parallel, • Advising on public law, statutory interpretation, regulatory powers, enforcement activity and decision‑making, • Providing advice on areas such as human rights, consumer protection, equality legislation and information law, • Managing and supervising junior lawyers on complex advisory and contentious matters, • Leading engagement with external legal advisers, including counsel, and overseeing delivery, quality and value for money What you'll need to succeed To besuccessful in this role, you will be a qualified solicitor or barrister withsignificant pseudostratification experience in public law and/or aregulatory environment. You will be able todemonstrate: • Qualified Lawyer in England and Wales, • Ideally more than 3 years post qualification experience, • Strong experience advising on complex public law or regulatory matters, • Confidence operating in politically sensitive environments and advising senior stakeholders, • Experience in Public Law and at least two of the following areas:, • Public law and statutory duties, • Educational institutions, • Regulatory enforcement and investigations, • Human rights or equality legislation, • Consumer protection law, • Interpretation of regulatory frameworks or licence conditions, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, pragmatic advice, • A collaborative leadership style and experience managing or mentoring junior lawyers What you'll get in return • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • The opportunity to work 4 or 5 days, • Exposure to nationally significant legal and regulatory work, • The opportunity to operate at senior leadership level within a respected organisation Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

A senior in-house opportunity for an employment litigation solicitor with strong restrictive covenant and team move experience to join a leading financial services business. \n\n This role sits within a small, high-calibre legal team supporting a fast-growing division of the business. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, taking ownership of complex employee competition matters and providing strategic, commercial advice. \n\n Key responsibilities include: \n\n\n\t • Advising on the enforceability and scope of restrictive covenants\n\t, • Managing team move disputes and related High Court litigation\n\t, • Drafting cease and desist letters and pre-action correspondence\n\t, • Negotiating settlement and release agreements\n\t, • Partnering closely with HR on risk mitigation and process improvement\n\t, • Delivering training to HR and business teams\n\t, • UK-qualified employment litigation solicitor\n\t, • Strong experience in restrictive covenants and employee competition disputes\n\t, • High Court litigation and/or complex pre-action experience\n\t, • Background in private practice or in-house (financial services or regulated environment)\n\t

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 S&P Global Corporate The Role: Corporate Records and Secretarial Lawyer The Team: This position is with the Corporate Legal Department based in London, consisting of 5 lawyers, 2 paralegals and 1 administrative assistant, and reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, International Corporate. The team covers our legal entities globally from a subsidiary governance and corporate legal perspective. The Impact: This position contributes to the subsidiary governance of over 380 legal entities globally and supports the organization from a corporate information and records perspective. This position joins a wider global legal, risk and compliance team of over 200. What's in it for you: • Working in a friendly in-house environment with colleagues across multiple functions and business lines, and with third parties, around the globe., • Opportunity to develop in-house legal skills within the role., • Potential for flexible working.Responsibilities:, • Managing and maintaining corporate information for over 380 global subsidiaries in Diligent Entities., • Preparing periodic reports on global subsidiaries to support regulatory filings., • Preparing periodic global structure charts, and ad hoc structure charts to support KYC requests, using Orbitax ChartIt., • Establishing, updating and maintaining statutory books and compliance for over 90 UK subsidiaries, including overseeing Companies House filings and record keeping., • Establishing, updating and maintaining power of attorney and authorised signatory lists., • Assisting with regular review of corporate records of global subsidiaries with local counsel, regional controllers, and colleagues in legal to ensure accuracy of both corporate records and corporate information in Diligent Entities., • Providing timely responses to clients' and internal requests for information relating to corporate actions and records., • Managing and maintaining legal entity identifiers (LEIs) for subsidiaries globally., • Obtaining certificates of good standing and similar in the UK and worldwide.What We're Looking For:, • At least a 2:1 Bachelor of Law qualification, together with the Legal Practice Course or similar, and having successfully completed a training contract at a reputable law firm or in-house at a large company., • Minimum 2 years PQE of corporate law, including company secretarial experience., • In depth knowledge of using and maintaining Diligent Entities, Excel and, ideally, Orbitax ChartIt., • Excellent organisational and project management skills needed to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines. Ability to react quickly and adjust priorities on short notice., • Professionalism and responsiveness required and ability to effectively communicate with people at all organisational levels of the company., • Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, enthusiastic attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the team and with other colleagues.Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm UK Time What's In It For You? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. 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Senior Partner - In-house Legal London £150k base 45% total comp (uncapped) Lead & scale the in-house Legal Practice within a £30m Financial Services search platform A Global Top 20 search firm is ringfencing a Senior Partner to lead and scale its In-House Legal vertical within Financial Services. With consistent 30% YoY growth and increasing movement at General Counsel and Deputy GC level across asset managers, hedge funds and private equity platforms, the firm is formalising legal as a standalone Partner-led vertical within its Corporate Functions division. The platform: The Financial Services practice is a £30m business unit with long standing, retained relationships with blue chip across: • Asset Managers, • Hedge Funds, • Private Equity, • Global Investment Banks, • Quantitative Trading Platforms 70% buy-side / 30% sell-side coverage. Fee sizes range from £60k-£500k. Average partner productivity sits at £1.5m The firm operates across London, New York, Dubai and Hong Kong and has invested heavily in proprietary, AI-enabled technology to improve search speed, accuracy and client insight, creating a genuine competitive edge in C-suite mandates. You can expect: • Immediate access to established client relationships, • Targeting £1m+ billings with infrastructure already in place, • Opportunity to build a team beneath you over 18-24 months, • Clear trajectory toward equity-level influence This is a chance to build a market leading legal franchise within a high-performing Financial Services platform. The financials & key data points: -£150k base -45% total comp payout -Uncapped earnings -High value retained mandates -Designed for experienced Partners already operating at £1m+ who want stronger infrastructure and international leverage. If you’d value a confidential discussion about the opportunity and longer-term trajectory, feel free to reach out directly on the below. 📞 07595 939194 ✉️

Senior Legal Counsel (Pensions) – Hybrid, Central London An innovative, high-growth fintech and award-winning pensions provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its expanding in-house legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This is a high-impact UK-focused role, offering genuine influence as the company continues to scale and invest in its legal function. The Role • Act as the primary pensions expert, advising on complex legal issues related to death benefits, transfers, customer matters, compliance, and policy development., • Draft and update policies, proactively manage regulatory developments, and ensure positive engagement with the Financial Ombudsman and other regulators., • Provide commercially minded legal advice across teams, supporting clear communication and collaboration., • Play a key part in shaping a legal team expected to grow further in the coming years. The Team & Structure • Reporting into the General Counsel as part of an international team of four., • Anticipated future investment, with an additional Senior Counsel to join in 2026-27, and further reports expected to this role by 2028. About You • Qualified solicitor with at least 8 years’ PQE and strong pensions legal expertise., • In-house and/or private practice backgrounds welcomed., • Passionate about pensions law, proactive, and able to operate independently and collaboratively., • Excellent communication skills, with a clear, positive approach to stakeholder engagement., • Interest from candidates based outside London is encouraged. Offer, Culture, Progression • Hybrid working (Central London HQ). No set office requirement but c.2 days per month expected., • Significant role progression

This is a high-impact Legal Counsel role within a fast-growing European platform of a large international insurance broking group. The business is undergoing significant expansion, driven by ongoing M&A activity and growth across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll join a lean, commercially focused legal team and play a key role in supporting strategic projects across the European business. The Role This is a broad, generalist, business-facing position focused on enabling the business rather than providing purely technical legal advice. You will: • Support multiple concurrent business projects, • Advise on commercial contracts and day-to-day legal matters, • Partner with stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions, • Identify and manage legal and commercial risks pragmatically, • Support integration and operational initiatives, • Coordinate with external counsel where required, • Provide support across both the core platform and an associated MGA business What Makes This Role Different • High visibility with senior leadership, • Direct involvement in expansion activity, • Lean team structure- real ownership from day one, • Broad exposure across jurisdictions and business lines Candidate Profile • UK-qualified lawyer (preferred), • 2–5PQE (flexible), • Background in-house or private practice with strong commercial exposure, • Commercial and pragmatic mindset, • Comfortable managing multiple workstreams, • Confident engaging directly with stakeholders, • Insurance or financial services exposure, • Cross-border experience, • Basic employment law awareness Interested? For an informal call, click ‘Quick Apply’ or reach out directly to Stephanie Jones — .

We are recruiting a mid to senior lawyer with a commercial contracts or financial services background for a fast growing London based FinTech. The company has an exciting business model and there are excellent long term growth prospects. Responsibilities will include: Drafting and negotiating a mix of commercial agreements Advising on data protection and financial services regulation Supporting the business with corporate advisory and governance work Representing legal on strategic projects The role would suit an experienced commercial lawyer comfortable operating in a fast growing financial services company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for in-house legal matters including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, and participating in negotiation discussions.

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel SSQ is working with a high-growth SaaS business in London, backed by strong investment and with ambitious international expansion plans, looking to hire a commercial Legal Counsel. This is a broad in-house role offering real variety and visibility, working closely with the GC and senior stakeholders across the business. The role: • Acting as a key legal contact for the business on day-to-day queries, • Leading on commercial contract negotiations (Software, cloud, vendor and partnership agreements), • Advising across sales, product, tech and regulatory matters, • Supporting on IP, data and compliance-related issues, • Managing external counsel and supporting on project work, • Helping to improve legal processes, templates and playbooks, • Contributing to regulatory, audit and investor-related workstreams What they’re looking for: • Common law qualified solicitor, • Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally within Tech / SaaS / FinTech / Payments, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling business, • Pragmatic, hands-on and able to work closely with non-legal stakeholders A strong opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad, business-facing in-house role with plenty of scope as the company grows.

Overview An international financial services business operating in the private markets and wealth management space is seeking to hire a Private Funds Lawyer into its London legal team. The business works closely with leading investment managers and financial institutions to support the distribution and operation of alternative investment products across private equity, private credit and related strategies. The role offers broad exposure and sits within a collaborative, commercially minded in‑house environment. Key responsibilities will include: • Advising on the structuring and distribution of private funds, feeder vehicles and related alternative investment products, • Supporting fund documentation, governance matters and lifecycle events, • Assisting with regulatory and cross‑border distribution considerations relevant to alternative investments, • Working closely with internal product, commercial and operational teams on new initiatives, • Managing external counsel and contributing to the development of scalable legal processes Required Qualifications • England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent common‑law jurisdiction), • 2-6 years' PQE, • Experience advising on private funds / alternatives, gained at a leading law firm and/or in‑house, • Commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable working closely with non‑legal stakeholders, • Interested in the evolution of private markets and how they are accessed by a broader investor base

This is a new instruction with a leading multinational which is seeking to hire an employment lawyer to join an existing team of in-house employment counsel. With a focus on domestic matters, this is a varied position that will cover advisory, contentious and transactional work. Whilst some in-house experience would be preferred, it's not essential. As such, this could be an ideal opportunity for someone seeking their first in-house move - the ideal candidate will have circa 3/4+ years' experience. London-based with hybrid working arrangement/significant opportunities to work from home.

The Firm Simmons & Hanbury are exclusively partnered with a global media group who are seeking a high calibre Senior Counsel to join their growing Legal team on an initial 12 month FTC starting in July. Reporting into the lead lawyer for licencing, the senior counsel will help support across licencing, commercial IP agreements and trademarks for the group. Experience Requirements: • Circa 5+ years PQE either from top tier private practice or in-house., • In-house experience (either from a secondment or prior role) highly desirable., • Strong exposure to brands and licencing work, • Excellent academic record, • Ambitious, motivated, ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment. Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch. Simmons & Hanbury Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisation's in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services.

An elite US law firm is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join their well-established compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into an in-house role, while continuing to work on complex, cross-border data protection matters within a law firm. Role Summary The Privacy Counsel will support the organisation’s global data protection and privacy compliance framework, working closely with senior legal and compliance stakeholders. You will act as a key point of contact for privacy-related issues and contribute to the ongoing development and maturity of the organisation’s privacy programme. • Advising on privacy and data protection issues arising in commercial contracts, supplier arrangements, and internal projects, • Supporting assessments of privacy risk across new initiatives, vendors, and operational changes, • Assisting with privacy compliance monitoring, reviews, and governance activities, • Keeping up to date with developments in global privacy laws and supporting implementation of necessary changes Candidate Profile • Qualified lawyer with approximately 4–7 years’ relevant experience gained from an international law firm, • Strong grounding in data protection law, ideally including practical application of UK and EU GDPR, • Exposure to international privacy frameworks (e.g. US or other global regimes) is an advantage, • Experience working on contracts, advisory matters, or compliance-focused privacy work Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply. Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy (Marketplace) | Contract Location: (Hybrid/Remote) | CET hours We’re working with a leading global tech platform to hire a Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy to support their Marketplace business- the team behind their core consumer-facing products, including apps, personalization and AI-driven features. This is a high-impact role, embedded within a central Privacy team, advising on how personal data is used across product innovation. The Role: You’ll act as the lead privacy counsel for Marketplace products, supporting product, tech and business teams on: • Privacy reviews of new features (personalisation, AI, loyalty programmes), • Developing scalable legal frameworks across product initiatives, • Advising on GDPR legal bases (consent, legitimate interests, contract), • Supporting consent strategy, tracking technologies and transparency requirements, • Assessing use of special category data, • Partnering closely with stakeholders in a fast-paced, product-led environment What We’re Looking For: • 5+ PQE in privacy/data protection (in-house or private practice), • Strong experience advising on consumer-facing tech / product environments, • Solid understanding of GDPR, ePrivacy, DSA and emerging AI regulation, • Experience with product counselling and data-driven environments, • Ability to operate autonomously and deliver practical, commercial advice, • CIPP/E or similar certification preferred Why This Role: • Work at the forefront of AI, personalisation and global consumer tech, • Highly visible role with direct impact on product development, • Flexible working (hybrid or remote, CET hours)

Interim In‑House Employment Lawyer (6‑Month Contract) Location: UK (Hybrid/Flexible) Contract: Fixed‑term – 6 months Start: ASAP We are looking for an experienced In‑House Employment Lawyer to join our legal team on a 6‑month contract, supporting the business on a wide range of complex employment law matters. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for a commercially minded employment lawyer who is confident advising senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, unionised environment. Key Responsibilities • Advise on collective employment matters, including trade unions and employee/works councils, • Lead and support on TUPE transfers, restructures and reorganisations, • Manage dismissals, redundancies and employee relations issues, • Provide pragmatic advice across the full spectrum of UK employment law, • Support negotiations and consultation processes with unions and employee representatives, • Work closely with HR, senior leaders and external counsel as required About You • Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with strong in‑house or private practice employment law experience, • Solid background in trade union engagement, works councils, and TUPE, • Confident handling dismissal processes and complex ER issues, • Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable working autonomously, • Prior in‑house experience preferred, but not essential What’s on Offer • 6‑month contract with immediate impact, • Collaborative, professional working environment, • Hybrid or flexible working arrangements available

Interim Head of Legal – Global Consultancy London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) Start: Early June | Duration: 6-7 months Part-Time / Full-Time The Opportunity We are supporting a global consultancy business seeking an Interim Head of Legal to provide senior legal leadership over a 6-7 month period. This is a trusted‑advisor role, operating at partner and executive level to ensure the business continues to move at pace with disciplined risk management, sound commercial judgement and strong governance. Key Focus Areas • Advising Partners and senior leadership on client risk, disputes and strategic issues., • Oversight of global contracting activity., • Leading on risk, governance, conflicts and data protection matters., • Supporting LLP governance and strengthening legal and risk playbooks., • Managing external counsel. Ideal Background • Senior in‑house lawyer from professional services, strategy consulting, LLP or PE‑backed environments., • Strong judgement, autonomy and credibility with senior stakeholders., • Interest in governance, institutionalisation and improving how legal supports the business. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience please apply.

A leading law firm is looking to appoint an in-house Supervision & Compliance Specialist to join its risk and compliance function. This is a broad, hands-on role focused on supervising the firm behind the scenes, carrying out file reviews, investigating matters, handling complaints, identifying risk areas, and making practical recommendations to support sound decision-making across the business. The role would suit a lawyer who is strong technically, commercially aware, and excellent with people. You will need the confidence to work closely with partners and senior lawyers, exercise sound judgement, and approach issues in a calm, balanced and pragmatic way. The role will involve: • Investigating issues and identifying themes, trends, and risk areas., • Handling complaints from initial review through to resolution., • Working with partners and senior lawyers to address concerns and implement solutions., • Supporting wider risk-related work across the firm. We are looking for: • Around 5+ PQE or equivalent experience., • A strong background in law firms, ideally with exposure to risk, compliance, supervision, complaints, claims, or professional negligence., • Excellent judgement and a commercial approach., • Strong communication skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders., • A collaborative, organised, and detail-focused style. If you’re interested in a role with autonomy, variety, and real influence across a law firm, this could be an excellent move.

Corporate Lawyer, 1+ The Business Our client is a global pharmaceutical company with EMEA headquarters in London. The company focusses on manufacturing branded and non-branded pharmaceutical products and delivering these around the globe. The Position The company now has a need for a Corporate or Corporate/Commercial lawyer to join as Legal Counsel. In this role, you will lead on a wide range of corporate matters (including supporting the tax, treasury finance and company secretarial functions.) You will also work on broader commercial matters relating to global manufacturing, distribution and supply, industry regulations and direct business matters. Given this role is a head office position supporting all corporate group functions, you will have direct access to the senior management team and be close to the decision makers of the business. About You This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate lawyer or Corporate / Commercial lawyer looking to take on a highly varied, business focussed in-house position. Any exposure to pharma or life sciences transactions or contracts would be useful but is not essential, this really is a business focussed position. The opportunity will be part of a collaborative legal team and offers the opportunity to work with a global business in a varied in-house position. (The PQE stated is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.)

Senior Legal Counsel London (hybrid working) Permanent, full-time £120,000 - £130,000 + benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team of a major UK infrastructure organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. The business is delivering one of the country’s most significant and complex energy projects and this is your chance to be a part of it. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support a critical delivery partnership within a large-scale engineering and construction programme. In this role, you will lead on all legal aspects relating to the establishment, governance, and ongoing operation of a multi-party alliance. You will ensure strong contractual, commercial, and regulatory compliance across a sophisticated and collaborative delivery model. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, providing both strategic and day-to-day legal support. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams including Legal, Commercial, Project Controls, and Delivery, as well as external partners and senior stakeholders. About You • Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with substantial post-qualification experience., • Ideally a background in construction, engineering, or infrastructure law (other sectors considered)., • Knowledge of construction and engineering contracts, as well as complex infrastructure/energy projects would be beneficial., • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels., • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Why Apply? • Play a key role in delivering a nationally significant, low-carbon energy project., • Join a purpose-led organisation focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact., • Competitive reward package and strong benefits offering: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, up to 15% employer pension contribution, company bonus., • Flexible, hybrid working environment with opportunities for professional growth., • Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee and 15% employer contributions If you’re interested in joining an in-house legal team on one of the UK’s most exciting energy projects, send your CV to Lily at Viqu Energy today.

🌟 Legal Counsel – Infrastructure M&A (UK) Permanent | London | Hybrid Working A leading global investment manager is seeking an ambitious Legal Counsel to join its Infrastructure Legal team. This is a rare opportunity to move in-house into a high-performing, transaction-focused environment with exceptional career progression potential. 📌 The Role As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key part in supporting infrastructure M&A transactions and the ongoing management of a diverse portfolio of assets. The work is genuinely varied, fast-paced, and commercially rich, with a roughly: • 70% focus on M&A / transactions 🔍 Ideal Background We are interested in hearing from lawyers who: • Have 3–6 years PQE (flexible)., • Trained and qualified at a leading private practice firm, or have in-house experience within funds, infrastructure, or private equity., • Bring strong transactional experience and enjoy working in a lean, highly collaborative team., • Are motivated by meaningful progression — clear pathways exist to senior levels as you begin to run your own deals. 💼 Key Responsibilities • Support and execute M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, co-investments, and fund activity., • Negotiate and draft a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements., • Advise on shareholder arrangements, regulatory matters, and governance., • Work closely with top-tier external counsel across major international firms., • Partner with investment, asset management, and senior leadership teams. 📩 How to Apply If you're a talented transactional lawyer seeking a dynamic, career-defining in-house move within a growing infrastructure platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply directly via LinkedIn or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Employment Counsel – Global Blue-Chip | London (Hybrid) Are you an employment lawyer looking to step into a highly commercial, business-facing in-house role? Whether you’re moving in-house for the first time or looking to take on a broader, more strategic position, this is an excellent opportunity within a prestigious global organisation. We’re partnering with a global blue-chip business on a key Employment Counsel hire. You’ll sit within a high-performing legal team, advising across UK and international operations with a strong focus on corporate employment, reward, and senior stakeholder matters. What you’ll do: • Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice across a wide range of employment law matters, • Advise on executive compensation, benefits, and incentive structures (including bonus and LTIPs), • Support on corporate transactions, including M&A, • Draft and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and related documentation, • Partner closely with HR, Reward, and senior stakeholders across the business Who we’re looking for: • A qualified lawyer with strong UK employment law experience (private practice and/or in-house), • Proven experience across corporate employment, including TUPE, • Strong background in reward, benefits, and executive compensation, • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and operating in a business-facing role, • Commercial, pragmatic, and collaborative in approach What’s on offer: • Competitive base salary, • Bonus, • Hybrid working flexibility This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation in a visible, strategic role where you’ll have real influence across the business.

Looking to step into a role where your legal expertise genuinely makes an impact? We’re working with a respected organisation operating within a regulated environment, offering a fantastic opportunity for a qualified legal professional to join their in-house team. This is a broad, hands-on role where you’ll advise on public law, regulatory matters, and support key organisational decisions. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to policy development and regulatory change, and play a key role in managing legal risk. The position offers strong exposure across the business, alongside the chance to influence meaningful work that protects the public. What you’ll be doing: • Providing clear, practical legal advice across public law and regulatory matters, • Supporting decision-making by identifying and managing legal risk, • Contributing to policy development and regulatory initiatives, • Assisting with litigation and managing external legal counsel, • Building strong relationships across the organisation What we’re looking for: • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with 3+ years PQE, • Strong grounding in public law and/or regulatory work, • Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills, • Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities, • Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement What’s on offer: • Hybrid working (low office requirement), • Generous annual leave + option to buy more, • Strong pension and additional lifestyle benefits, • Supportive, inclusive culture with real development opportunities

Our client, a prominent consumer-focused international business, is looking to appoint a commercially driven EU Competition Lawyer to join its expanding legal function. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-moving B2C environment where competition law plays a key role in shaping business strategy. The Role Partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will advise on a broad range of competition law matters across European markets. The role offers strong visibility and involvement in strategic, business-critical initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Advise on EU competition law issues, particularly abuse of dominance and horizontal and vertical agreements, • Provide competition law support on M&A transactions, including risk assessment, merger control, and post-deal integration, • Design and roll out practical, commercially focused compliance programmes suited to a consumer-facing business, • Support on distribution models, pricing strategies, and commercial partnerships within a B2C framework, • Liaise with external counsel and, where relevant, competition authorities Candidate Profile • Qualified lawyer (10 years+ PQE) with solid EU competition law experience, gained in private practice and/or in-house, • Strong expertise in abuse of dominance and agreements, ideally within a B2C or consumer-facing organisation, • Experience advising on M&A transactions from a competition law perspective, • Proven ability to implement effective compliance frameworks, • Commercial mindset with the ability to deliver clear, actionable advice, • Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders If you have the skills described above and interested in discussing in more detail, please kindly share your CV with Sarah -

We’re working with a major UK service provider with thousands of employees nationwide, looking to hire a Legal Counsel (NQ–1 PQE) to join its established in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior litigation lawyer to step into a broad, hands-on role within a large and complex organisation. You’ll gain exposure to a high volume and variety of disputes, while also developing experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law. The role: You’ll work closely with the litigation team and senior stakeholders across the business, advising on a wide range of matters. Your work will include: • supporting on a variety of litigation and dispute resolution matters, • assisting with case strategy, risk assessment, and external counsel management, • handling employment tribunal claims and wider contentious employment issues, • advising on disciplinary, grievance, and workplace matters, • supporting on non-contentious employment matters including drafting policies, contracts, and settlement agreements If this sounds of interest, please get in touch for a confidential discussion

Legal Counsel (Real Estate) London, Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Sellick Partnership is supporting a market-leading infrastructure business in the search for a Junior Counsel to join its UK legal team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior real estate solicitor to make a first move in-house, joining a high-performing, close-knit legal team with strong visibility across the business and exposure to high-volume, exciting projects. The Junior Counsel will be responsible for: • Managing a high-volume of end-to-end UK real estate transactions, • Drafting and negotiating property documents, • Conducting due diligence and supporting acquisitions across the portfolio, • Handling Land Registry submissions, requisitions, and post-completion processes, • Supporting internal estates and development teams with legal input and updates, • Managing contractual relationships with third-party operators (licensing agreements), • Advising on day-to-day property issues, including operational and dispute matters, • Supporting wider corporate acquisitions and asset lifecycle management The Ideal Experience & Skills for the Junior Counsel: • UK-qualified solicitor with up to 2 years’ PQE, • Strong knowledge in commercial real estate (essential), • Experience with Land Registry processes and requisitions, • Exposure to high-volume transactional work, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, • A “hands-on” mindset with a willingness to learn and develop The Junior Counsel Benefits include: • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus, • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays, • Private health insurance, • Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options, • Life insurance (3x salary), • Group income protection, • Hybrid working (3-4 days in the office) How to Apply: To apply for the Junior Counsel role, please contact Alfie Paul at Sellick Partnership. Alternatively, apply via the website now and a consultant will be in touch!

Senior Legal Counsel -Fintech, Banking & Payments (with scope to grow into Head of Legal) 📍 UK (Hybrid – London) 💼 In‑house | Senior, hands‑on role We’re partnering exclusively with a UK‑licensed challenger bank with a strong fintech, payments and Banking‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) focus, backed by an established European banking group. This is a role for a commercially minded lawyer who wants real ownership and influence, helping shape and deliver legal support in a growing bank, not working behind layers of process. Legal is embedded early, trusted by the business, and expected to think commercially. 🏦 The Business • Fully licensed UK challenger bank operating across payments, BaaS and digital retail banking, • Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), • Strong fintech and payments DNA with the stability of a banking platform, • Collegiate, low‑ego culture where legal is involved early in commercial and product decisions Why Join? You’ll be joining a bank known for its entrepreneurial mindset and strong people‑first culture, recognised as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work. The culture is: • Ambitious and fast‑moving, with a willingness to challenge convention, • Open and straightforward in how decisions are made, • Continuously improving, without rigid hierarchy, • Collaborative, with high standards and genuine care for colleagues ⚖️ The Opportunity As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll own a broad legal remit across payments, fintech partnerships and digital banking, staying hands‑on and close to the business. You will: • Act as a trusted legal adviser to senior stakeholders, Compliance and Risk, • Run the day‑to‑day UK legal workload, • Work at fintech pace within a regulated banking environment, • Help shape how the legal function supports scale and growth over time This is a senior individual‑contributor role with real influence, not a committee‑heavy or title‑driven position. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading negotiation of commercial, fintech and payments contracts (BaaS, SaaS, technology, outsourcing), • Supporting high‑priority, client‑facing negotiations, • Advising on UK financial services regulation, payments and consumer risk, • Supporting new product and feature launches, • Providing pragmatic input on governance, data protection and vendor arrangements, • Working closely with Compliance and Risk 👤 Who This Suits • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent), • PQE is flexible: The role requires significant experience and judgement; whilst open on PQE, but candidates should be able to demonstrate the depth and exposure expected at Senior Legal Counsel level within fintech, payments or regulated banking., • Strong experience in fintech, payments, EMI or banking environments, • Excellent commercial contracts capability, • Commercial, adaptable and comfortable with change, • Enjoys building and improving, not just maintaining, • Confident operating with autonomy and balancing regulation with delivery In‑house experience preferred, though private practice lawyers with strong FS or fintech exposure will be considered. 💡 Why This Role? • Senior responsibility in a hands‑on role, close to decision‑making, • High autonomy and visibility, reporting to the CFO, • Scope to grow with the business and help shape the legal function, • Fintech pace with the credibility of a licensed bank, • Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and long‑term incentives 📩 Interested? Apply directly to arrange a confidential discussion. This is an exclusive and confidential search for a newly created, high‑impact role with a highly selective client, and we expect significant interest. Candidates interested in exploring the opportunity are strongly encouraged to apply promptly. Given the level of interest expected, conversations will be prioritised with candidates whose experience aligns most closely with the role.

Our client, a prominent international law firm, is seeking a Corporate M&A & ECM Associate to join its London-based Corporate Finance group. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value corporate transactions involving listed companies and capital markets participants, supporting clients on complex matters across both the UK and international markets. The corporate practice is a core component of the firm’s broader transactional platform and is recognized for advising on large-scale public company transactions and capital markets activity. Lawyers in this group regularly advise listed corporates, investment banks and financial intermediaries, handling sophisticated deals involving both domestic and cross-border elements. The Role The successful candidate will be involved in a range of corporate finance and public company transactions, working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers across multiple sectors. Key areas of work may include: • Advising on initial public offerings and secondary equity raisings., • Supporting clients on public company takeovers and strategic acquisitions., • Assisting listed businesses and their boards with ongoing corporate governance and regulatory obligations., • Providing guidance on UK capital markets regulations, including regimes applicable to publicly traded companies., • Working on cross-border corporate transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and coordinating with international counsel where required. This position offers exposure to fast-paced deal work within the public markets, with opportunities to build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives. Candidate Profile • England & Wales qualified lawyer., • 1-3 PQE with experience in equity capital markets and public company transactions., • Exposure to public M&A or takeover work would be advantageous., • Background at a recognized City or international firm is preferred., • Strong drafting and analytical skills combined with commercial awareness., • Able to operate effectively within a collaborative team environment while managing competing priorities. Rutherford is a leading legal recruiter that also works closely with tier one sponsors, buyside firms and investment banks for in-house roles. Please get in contact if you would like to be alerted to the most exciting Counsel opportunities. To find more of our jobs please visit our website: Job Reference: NWC55436 Keywords: corporate finance associate, equity capital markets, ECM lawyer, public M&A, London corporate lawyer, IPOs, secondary fundraisings, takeover code, listed companies advisory, capital markets transactions, UK listing rules, AIM rules, MAR regulation, City law firm, cross-border corporate transactions

A global FMCG organisation is seeking an experienced Employment Legal Counsel to support the business across the EMEA region. The role involves advising on a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters, including employee relations, collective issues, and cross‑border initiatives, working closely with HR and senior stakeholders. You’ll also support internal investigations, manage employment law risk, track legal developments, and deliver practical training. • Qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE experience (law firm and/or in‑house), • Strong EMEA employment law experience, • Experience working with complex, multinational organisations, • Comfortable operating independently in a fast‑paced environment, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills To register an interest, please send through an updated copy of your CV to

SSQ is working with a market-leading international organisation looking to hire a Data Privacy Counsel into a highly regarded in-house legal and risk function. This is an excellent move for: • Associates considering their first step in-house, who want proper support and development, • In-house qualified lawyers looking for stronger training, structure, and progression It’s genuinely a “best of both worlds” role, offering hands-on exposure alongside a clear development pathway. The role: You’ll work closely with legal, privacy, information security, and risk teams, gaining broad exposure across data protection and commercial matters in a collaborative, well-supported environment. What you’ll be doing: • Advising on UK GDPR and Data Protection Act compliance, • Supporting commercial and data protection contracting (DPAs, SCCs), • Advising on data subject rights, international transfers, cookies, and e-marketing, • Assisting with DPIAs and records of processing activities, • Researching regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and case law, • Helping develop policies, templates, and training materials About you: • NQ–3 PQE (or equivalent), • Experience in private practice or in-house across commercial contracts and data protection, • Strong drafting skills and commercial awareness, • Keen to build specialist expertise in data privacy within a structured environment If you’re weighing up your first move in-house, or looking for a role that offers both quality work and long-term progression, this is well worth a conversation.

We’re key player in the renewable energy sector, committed to advancing the transition to clean energy through innovative projects and sustainable solutions. With a strong track record in engineering and infrastructure, we are expanding our renewable energy portfolio in UK and EU markets and seeking a strategic legal expert to support this growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Inhouse Lawyer taking ownership of related to our renewable energy projects in the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all legal aspects of project development, including building permits, planning consents, grid connection agreements, project due diligence, and M&A documentation. The role involves working closely with external legal counsel while building an in-house legal function to support business objectives and mitigate risks. The role covers the entire target market of the business, mainly UK and EU jurisdictions. What you’ll be doing: Project Development Legal Support: • Oversee legal processes related to building permits, planning consents, and grid connection agreements for renewable energy projects., • Lead legal negotiations and SPA documentation for acquisitions., • Ensure compliance with UK and European energy sector regulations, environmental laws, and corporate governance standards., • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all business activities. Work closely with external legal advisors, regulators, and government bodies. What you’ll need: • 3+ post graduate experience as a lawyer in renewable energy., • Experience with building permits, planning consents, grid connection, due diligence process and M&A documentation., • Proven ability to manage and coordinate external legal counsel., • Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen., • Ability to work independently and strategically within a fast-paced environment., • Ability to develop and manage a legal team as per the evolution of the business. Nice to Have • Experience in cross-border transactions., • Familiarity with private equity or venture capital deals., • Experience working with financial advisors or investment banks Gülermak Renewables is the renewable energy investment arm of Gülermak, a leading international infrastructure contractor with a 65-year track record of delivering complex projects to the highest standards of quality, ethics and execution. Headquartered in London, the renewables business operates as an independently managed platform, focused on the UK and Europe, with core investments in solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage, and a forward-looking view on technologies shaping the future energy system. With strong financial backing and deep infrastructure expertise, we build, own and operate renewable assets that deliver stable long-term cash flows. Our portfolio has reached c.650 MW to date, with clear ambition and strong momentum to scale materially in the near term. This role represents an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing, entrepreneurial team comprising talented professionals with deep experience across renewables and infrastructure. You will have meaningful responsibility across the business, in a culture that rewards ownership, performance and merit. What We’ll Offer You • Competitive salary based on experience, • Hybrid working environment, • Supportive and dynamic workplace culture, • Professional development and career growth opportunities, • Opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale international projects

A Magic Circle law firm with a market‑leading intellectual property disputes practice is seeking to hire a Patent Litigation Associate (1–3 PQE) as part of strategic growth within its high‑performing London disputes team. You will join a specialist platform known for: • Advising on complex, high‑value patent litigation for some of the world’s most innovative life sciences, pharmaceutical, technology and telecoms businesses, • Acting on strategically significant disputes before the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), • Handling technically demanding matters involving cutting‑edge science, expert‑heavy evidence and novel legal issues, • Supporting clients on business‑critical disputes with significant commercial, regulatory and reputational impact, • Providing clear, commercially focused advice directly to in‑house IP teams, R&D leadership and senior stakeholders, • Seamless collaboration with colleagues across regulatory, competition, transactional and international disputes teams This is a team operating at the top end of the patent litigation market, handling disputes where intellectual rigour, strategic judgement and technical excellence are essential. The Role You will advise on a broad range of sophisticated patent litigation matters, including: • Patent infringement and validity proceedings, • Interim applications and urgent relief, • Management of complex technical and expert evidence, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and submissions, • Preparation for and attendance at trials and hearings, including UPC proceedings, • Coordinating cross‑border litigation strategy with international counsel You will work closely with partners and senior associates on high‑profile disputes, while benefiting from excellent training, close supervision and early responsibility. About You The team is seeking outstanding candidates who: • Are UK‑qualified with 1–3 PQE in patent litigation, • Open to Aus & NZ candidates (but allow for the 2 years of PQE discount), • Have trained at a City, Magic Circle or leading international firm, • Have strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in technically complex disputes, • Are comfortable engaging with scientific, expert‑driven and evidence‑heavy matters, • Are proactive, detail‑oriented and thrive in a fast‑paced, intellectually demanding environment Candidates with experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, telecoms or technology disputes are particularly encouraged to apply. Why This Role? This is an opportunity to join an elite Magic Circle patent litigation practice offering: • Direct access to market‑leading partners and flagship disputes, • Exposure to some of the most complex and high‑profile IP litigation in the UK and Europe, • Meaningful involvement in UPC proceedings and cross‑border matters, • Exceptional training, development and long‑term career prospects, • A collaborative, high‑performance and intellectually rigorous culture Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root: 📧 💬 Or send a direct message on LinkedIn.

We are seeking a versatile Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This is a high-impact role designed for a "Swiss Army Knife" legal professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. You will navigate complex regulatory landscapes in the FinTech, Payments, and Crypto sectors while supporting our global entity structure. The ideal candidate will combine agility to handle day-to-day corporate issues with the expertise to support strategic acquisitions. Key Responsibilities • Corporate Governance & Incorporations: Oversee corporate governance for a global web of entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements. Manage the end-to-end incorporation process for new entities across various jurisdictions., • Group Restructuring: Provide legal architecture for complex corporate reorganizations and divestitures. Execute and manage ongoing structural updates for the group footprint., • Stock Option Programs: Advise on, implement, and maintain the company's employee stock option programs globally., • Acquisition Support: Support the legal lifecycle of domestic and international acquisitions, assisting with initial due diligence, SPA drafting, and post-closing integration., • Intellectual Property Management: Manage and protect the company's global intellectual property portfolio, tackling day-to-day legal hurdles relating to IP protection, trademark registrations, and strategic licensing. Required Experience & Skills • Qualification: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent Common Law jurisdiction)., • Seniority: Minimum of 5+ years PQE of sophisticated in-house or corporate law firm experience., • Acquisition Experience: A proven track record of supporting M&A deals, assisting with term sheets, and managing diligence processes., • Sector Knowledge: Substantial experience in Payments or Crypto is essential. You must be comfortable with the nuances of e-money regulations and digital asset frameworks., • Drafting Excellence: Ability to take a "blank page" approach to complex, non-standard contracts.

Junior Corporate Solicitor - In-house *Financial Services *NQ - 2 PQE *Based in the office 5-days a week (City) *Corporate Seat / Experience required *Available at short notice preferable Overview and Responsibilities An exciting opportunity to join the in-house Legal team of one of the fastest-growing companies in the financial services sector. The successful candidate will provide support to the Legal team across a wide range of areas, including corporate governance, corporate transactions and commercial contracts, with a particular focus on cross-border transactional and international governance matters. This is an ideal opportunity for a junior lawyer to obtain broad exposure and develop their skillset in a dynamic and internationally-focused business. • Provide legal support for strategic projects, working closely with Compliance, Finance and other teams across the transaction lifecycle, • Assist with transactional due diligence exercises and support the drafting and negotiation of complex legal documentation across a range of different corporate and other transactions, • Provide wide-ranging assistance on corporate governance matters across a number of different jurisdictions, • Work with and manage external counsel and external corporate services providers across a range of jurisdictions, • Support the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, including services agreements with suppliers, intra-group agreements and insurance-related agreements., • Assist with the legal team’s knowledge management and process improvement initiatives Experience required • Solicitor qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent), from NQ to 2 years’ PQE, • Demonstrable interest in company law and governance, • Financial services experience is desirable but not essential, • Prior experience supporting corporate transactions and corporate governance matters in private practice and/or in-house legal environments., • Familiarity with entity and board management systems desirable. For more information, please apply or get in touch at

In the Business of Brands This company is home to brands associated with craft and innovation, creating products to be enjoyed and appreciated. The Opportunity The company now has a need for a senior lawyer to join the business as the sole lawyer for the company. As Group Legal Counsel, you will work closely with senior management and manage all legal matters for the business. The opportunity will suit an individual with a corporate background who is looking to move into a broad and varied in-house position. The work will range from corporate and commercial contractual negotiations to corporate governance, risk management and stakeholder advisory matters. You will also oversee IP, marketing, regulatory matters (packaging, etc) as well supply chain and distribution. About You A broad general corporate skill-set is ideal, with any experience of having worked with or advised clients in the FMCG, retail or consumer sectors being useful. A keen interest in brands and an interest in working for a growing and agile brands business, rolling your sleeves up and really getting behind the brands is key. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing consumer brands business (with a fantastic Central London office location) in a truly varied in-house role. The opportunity will suit a commercially-minded individual who is looking for an opportunity to truly be part of a business and support the business on everything from day to day matters, strategic matters and projects. If you like variety, brands and building effective business relationships, please apply now.

Senior Employment Counsel – EMEA (12‑month Fixed Term Contract) London (Hybrid Working) We are partnering with a leading organisation to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer for a 12‑month fixed term contract. Based in London with hybrid working, this role offers the opportunity to work in a strategic, senior advisory position supporting complex employment and dispute resolution matters across EMEA, with a primary focus on the UK. The role This is a high‑impact position providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice on employment law and contentious employee relations matters. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, HR and the wider Legal function to manage risk, resolve disputes and support key business objectives in a regulated, fast‑paced environment. Key responsibilities • Provide timely, high‑quality legal advice on employment law and employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, dismissals, restructurings, redundancies, TUPE, discrimination and whistleblowing claims., • Lead and manage contentious matters and disputes, including Employment Tribunal litigation, mediations and regulatory matters, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements where required., • Advise senior stakeholders and HR partners on litigation risk, strategy and mitigation, balancing legal, commercial and reputational considerations., • Review, draft and negotiate employment‑related documentation, including policies, procedures and contracts., • Advise on commercial arrangements with employment implications, including outsourcing arrangements, secondments and contingent worker agreements., • Draft, review and negotiate dispute resolution clauses in a range of commercial contracts, • Manage and oversee external counsel, ensuring effective case strategy, quality of advice and cost control in line with internal guidelines., • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of employment policies, dispute resolution frameworks and internal training initiatives., • Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, HR, Compliance and the wider business on matters involving elevated legal or employee relations risk. Skills, qualifications and experience • Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales., • 5–10 years’ post‑qualification experience as an employment lawyer, gained within top‑tier private practice and/or an in‑house environment., • Strong senior‑level expertise in UK employment law, with the ability and willingness to advise on employment and dispute resolution matters across EMEA., • Proven experience managing complex, high‑risk employment disputes and employee relations issues., • Demonstrable experience advising on restructurings, redundancies and TUPE or employee transfer matters., • Experience drafting and advising on employment policies, procedures and employment‑related documentation., • Experience advising across multiple jurisdictions and coordinating local counsel across EMEA., • Background advising clients within financial services or other regulated sectors, including conduct‑related requirements., • Experience advising on employment‑related data privacy issues. If you are an experienced employment lawyer looking for a high‑profile in‑house contract role with exposure to complex, cross‑border matters, please do apply via this advert or contact Charlie Cripps at Venn Group on

We are recruiting an Interim Legal Counsel to join a global consulting firm on an initial six‑month contract, starting ASAP, with the potential to extend. The role is Central London–based with hybrid working (three days in the office and two days remote) and offers a competitive day rate (inside IR35). This is a broad commercial role, ideally suited to a candidate with strong experience across commercial contracts, technology and data privacy. Working as part of a busy in‑house legal team, responsibilities will include: • Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, professional services agreements, MSAs, supplier and vendor contracts, and letters of engagement, as well as technology‑related work (including AI and SaaS), • Assisting with major corporate transactions, including global strategic projects and M&A activity, • Advising on employment matters, including settlement agreements and employee‑related issues, • Supporting on data privacy matters, including DSARs, investigations and regulatory compliance, • Collaborating closely with the wider legal and compliance team on BAU and project‑based work You will be at least 2 years’ PQE (as a guide), with experience gained in a well‑regarded corporate/commercial private practice or in‑house environment. Strong drafting skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced team are essential.

Greenway Search are delighted to be exclusively representing a leading US Law firm to assist them with hiring an accomplished associate to join their team. The firm specialise in providing comprehensive legal services to a wide array of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and investment funds. The firm's commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has established it as a trusted advisor in the legal industry. The firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Private Funds Investment Funds Lawyer to join its dynamic team. Position Overview: The Private Funds Investment Funds Lawyer will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to clients in relation to the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory environment affecting private funds and a strong track record of working on complex fund formations. Key Responsibilities: • Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds, including private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, and venture capital funds., • Draft and negotiate fund formation documents, including partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and offering memoranda., • Provide counsel on regulatory compliance matters, including SEC, FINRA, and CFTC regulations, as well as other relevant domestic and international regulations., • Assist clients with fund-raising activities, including private placements and investor negotiations., • Advise on investment management agreements, side letters, and other related contractual matters., • Conduct legal due diligence for fund investments and acquisitions., • Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in relevant laws and regulations., • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on legal and strategic matters. Qualifications: • England & Wales qualified, • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a lawyer in private investment funds, preferably within a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department., • Extensive knowledge of securities laws and regulations, investment advisor regulations, and other relevant regulatory frameworks., • Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex fund formation documents., • Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships., • High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. To apply or to confidentially discuss this position further, please contact or via phone: 07944 999 465

Our Client, a technology driven alternative investment manager, is looking for a bright, ambitious 3-8 PQE counsel to join their London (West End) based team as they go through a period of significant growth. Candidates with a strong investment management track record in practice, or in-house, are heavily encouraged to apply. The GC is looking for a strong cultural fit to underpin a good depth of experience in a hedge fund funds' team or fast paced sales & trading team. Requirements: • 3-8 PQE with a strong track record in a ranked Investment Management practice, • Secondment or formal in-house experience in a Tier 1 Hedge Fund or Asset Manager - highly desirable, • Strong academic track record, • Willing to work in the office 5 days a week, • Right to work in the UK, • Qualified in E&W and in good standing with the SRA - highly preferable

A large, UK-based institutional investor is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support a growing portfolio of technology, outsourcing and strategic transformation initiatives. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment and is investing significantly in its digital and operational infrastructure, creating a need for a commercially-minded lawyer to partner closely with the business. The Role This is a senior, business-facing position within an established in-house legal team. The team already has strong commercial legal capability; this hire is focused on adding someone who can engage confidently with senior stakeholders and bring a more strategic, risk-aware perspective to complex projects. You will: • Lead on commercial contracts, particularly across technology, IT and outsourcing, • Support key transformation and digital programmes, • Advise senior stakeholders on risk, liability, indemnities and commercial structuring, • Apply a regulatory and governance-aware lens to commercial decision-making, • UK-qualified lawyer with c. 7–10 years’ PQE, • Strong experience in commercial contracts (essential), • Experience operating in a regulated environment (not necessarily financial services), • Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, • A pragmatic, commercially-minded approach Why This Role? • Opportunity to step into a high-impact, stakeholder-facing position, • Work on complex, business-critical projects, • Join a stable, well-established organisation undergoing meaningful transformation For an informal call, click ‘Quick Apply’ or reach out directly to Stephanie Jones — .

Legal Counsel – Commercial / Technology (Global Business – UK Focus) We are currently working on a Legal Counsel role with a global organisation, supporting their UK business as a key commercial legal partner. This is a broad, generalist in-house position with strong exposure to revenue-generating teams and strategic projects. The role: • Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial, supplier and customer contracts, • Advising on data protection, competition, consumer and marketing law, • Supporting IT / digital and SaaS agreements, • Working closely with sales, finance and operational stakeholders, • Supporting legal process improvements and governance frameworks What they’re looking for: • Qualified lawyer with strong commercial contracts experience, • Ideally some exposure to technology / digital work, • Comfortable working closely with the business and managing stakeholders, • Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to risk Why consider it: • Broad scope with genuine variety, • Strong internal visibility and stakeholder engagement, • Opportunity to develop across both UK and wider EMEA matters If this sounds of interest, please click apply.

IN HOUSE COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LAWYER – ENERGY & POWER LONDON HYBRID WORKING – 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE; 2 DAYS FROM HOME PERMANENT ROLE Role Overview: Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a fast growing, UK based owner, operator and developer of energy assets in their search for an In House Lawyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on project development, construction, commercial, procurement and operational matters for energy & infrastructure projects. Our client’s legal team legal team works closely with the commercial, technical and finance teams to provide high quality, business focused advice and support. Their in house lawyers play an active part in key commercial decision making and risk management. This role will focus on supporting the legal team in all activities related to the development and commercial management of power projects. This will involve working closely with the project development, engineering and procurement teams and external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: • Advising project and execution teams on legal and commercial issues and risks arising through the whole lifecycle of renewable and conventional energy projects;, • Advising, independently and in conjunction with senior lawyers and/or external counsel, on a range of contracts with local and international counterparties related to the construction, project development and commercial operation of our assets;, • Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke contracts for the procurement of assets and services;, • Advising on the acquisition of renewable and conventional energy assets, businesses, and development opportunities;, • Working closely with and advising the commercial and financial specialists within the team in negotiations and assisting prompt decision-making among key stakeholders;, • Assessing project risks and risk management strategies and presenting these to directors and senior team members;, • Providing proactive legal support to commercial and operations teams on projects that are in-contract and completed and assist monitoring of on-going performance to enable the business to anticipate issues and manage risks that may arise;, • Ensuring that projects and transactions comply with all relevant corporate and regulatory requirements;, • Reviewing or performing legal due diligence where required;, • Ensuring ongoing compliance with responsibilities under law and regulation;, • Instructing, liaising with, and working alongside external legal counsel where required, including managing such external legal counsel to ensure that costs are minimised and delivered on budget; and About You: • UK qualified Solicitor with 3-6 years post qualification experience either in private practice or In House, • Previous experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors, • Experience drafting and negotiating key commercial, construction and/or procurement contracts, • Experience of advising on and managing disputes within the infrastructure or energy sectors would be desirable although not essential.

LEGAL COUNSEL US QUALIFIED WITH EXPERIENCE IN UK ADVERTISING & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES LONDON A globally recognised, independent creative agency is looking for a commercially minded US-qualified attorney to join its Legal & Business Affairs team in London. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a business known for producing some of the most innovative and culturally impactful work in the industry. With an international footprint spanning the US, Europe and Asia, the role offers broad exposure across a diverse portfolio of agencies, production businesses, and venture projects. The Opportunity You will join a close-knit, collaborative legal team supporting a fast-moving, ideas-driven business. The role has a strong international dimension, with a particular focus on supporting US operations, alongside global advisory and project work. The position spans three core areas: • Commercial & Production Contracts – drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements with clients, talent, production partners and suppliers, • Advisory – providing clear, pragmatic advice on advertising clearance, IP, regulatory compliance, and emerging areas such as AI and new technologies, • Strategic & Ad Hoc Projects – supporting business initiatives, creative campaigns, and wider group activities Your Remit will include • Negotiating client/agency MSAs from pitch stage through to execution, • Advising on production agreements (talent, influencers, music licensing, photographers, etc.), • Reviewing commercial agreements including tech, AI platforms and supplier contracts, • Supporting US operations as well as other international offices, • Providing day-to-day advice on IP, advertising law, consumer protection and data issues, • Helping enable creative work by finding solutions rather than blockers, • Contributing to process improvement and development of legal precedents About You • US-qualified lawyer with experience working in the UK, • Strong background in commercial contracts, ideally within advertising, media, or marketing, • Solid working knowledge of IP and advertising law, including clearance and compliance, • Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, non-corporate environment, • Collaborative, personable, and able to build relationships across creative and business teams, • A sense of humour and willingness to embrace a less traditional legal environment Our Client This is not a traditional in-house legal role. You’ll be part of a business that values creativity, agility and collaboration—where legal plays an active role in enabling bold ideas rather than shutting them down. If you’re a lawyer who enjoys variety, thrives in a creative environment, and prefers solving problems over saying “no”, this could be a standout next step.

Marsden Interim are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a global PE-backed technology business operating in the hospitals and healthcare sector looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel on an initial 6 month fixed term contract with potential to go permanent. Start by 1 June. Central London office, hybrid working - 3/2 split. Australian and New Zealand lawyers with relevant experience and right to work in the UK are also encouraged to apply. Reporting to the Head of Legal as an integral member of a small, fast paced team, responsibilities will include: • commercial contract drafting and negotiation, B2B technology, SaaS, supply agreements, • advising on public procurement contracts, • working closely with the sales, marketing and product teams, • supporting and implementing AI initiatives for legal and the wider business, • ensuring best practice risk management and governance processes, • instructing external counsel You will be 5+ years PQE as a guide preferably with in-house experience in a similar role within a global organisation. Depth of technical knowledge coupled with a proactive, commercial approach is key to your continued success in this role. For more information: Amanda Chard Head of Interim Legal Search Marsden

Location: London Salary: Competitive + benefits Job Type: Full-time or part-time (flexible for the right individual) This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor in a broad, hands-on legal role supporting live infrastructure and construction projects. The role offers exposure across claims, insurance, construction contracts and corporate governance, and would suit someone at an early stage in their legal career looking to build practical, in-house experience within a commercially focused environment. You will work closely with an experienced legal team embedded within the business, supporting both legal and operational stakeholders on day-to-day project matters. This role would be particularly well-suited to candidates balancing work alongside SQE studies. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the legal team on construction-related matters across live projects, • Assisting with the management of claims, disputes and adjudications, • Liaising with insurers and brokers on coverage and claims-related queries, • Reviewing and drafting construction documentation, including contracts and ancillary agreements, • Providing general legal support to operational and commercial teams, • Assisting with company secretarial matters, including filings and governance processes, • Managing and maintaining legal documentation and contract databases, • Coordinating with external counsel where required, • Supporting internal stakeholders with day-to-day legal queries, • Contributing to process improvements and the development of legal know-how Key Requirements • Law degree or equivalent legal qualification, • Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, • Exposure to construction law is advantageous but not essential, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, • Confident communicator, comfortable working with non-legal stakeholders Why Join This Business • Opportunity to gain broad, practical in-house experience across multiple legal disciplines, • Exposure to major infrastructure and construction projects, • Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, • Supportive environment for those studying alongside work, • Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture, • Clear opportunity to develop within a leading contractor If you are looking to build a career in-house and gain exposure to how legal teams operate within a major construction business, this role offers a strong foundation. Applications are welcomed from candidates at an early stage in their career who are keen to learn and develop in a supportive environment.

Job Title: Property Legal Counsel (1-4 PQE) Salary: Up to £85k Location: Hybrid: 3 days per week in London office Fantastic new opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor 1-4 PQE to join a specialist in-house Legal team in the Energy sector. Our client plays an integral role in infrastructure development in the UK, working closely with landowners, network operators and retailers. Role: This is an exciting role offering quality training and experience as part of a small in-house legal team. Working closely with an experienced Head of Legal and supported by a Paralegal, you’ll provide expert Legal advice to an experienced team of developers and property specialists. Prior commercial property legal experience and experience in the energy, EV or utilities sector is highly desirable. You’ll be joining a well established but relatively small business, so you’ll gain unrivalled exposure to legal work and its application commercially, as well as being able to learn from non legal colleagues who are experts in the sector. Examples of the type of work will include: • Managing legal process from heads of terms through to exchange and completion, • Preparing and assisting with drafting Agreements for Lease and Leases, • Carrying out title due diligence, including drafting Reports on Title and resolving title issues, • Working closely with distribution network operators to complete land rights for site electricity connections, • Supporting on large portfolio deals with a variety of well-known landlords including property investors and pension trusts., • Land Registry applications and administration For Property Solicitors with an interest in the Renewable Energy sector, this role provides both an opportunity to progress in the sector, but also benefit from unrivalled support and mentoring from an experienced team Send a cv to Nick Barrass to access further details.

A leading creative agency is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for managing all contracts and legal processes. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Drafting and marking up a wide range of commercial contracts; and managing the contract process, including negotiations, • Implementing and refining policies and procedures, • Ensuring industry compliance and best practice, • Delivering training and updates to the wider business, • Managing Data Protection compliance globally, • Taking responsibility for policies promoting CSR, • Managing the global legal budget, • Researching the legal landscape of new territories Much more information will made available upon request by suitable candidates. To be considered, you should have c.0-2yrs* PQE with IP and Commercial Contracts experience in private practice or from an in-house commercial team. An understanding of the commercial/legal challenges faced by creative agencies (MSAs and RFIs, for example) would be a big advantage. *PQE ranges are given as a guide only. The agency is open to considering all candidates who can demonstrate the requisite experience. Our clients are committed to inclusion and diversity; are proud to provide equal opportunity workplaces; and on their behalf, we will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender assignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested candidates should send their CV to Nick Wasserman for consideration. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, though, we are not always able to respond directly to everyone, but we will try our very best.