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A fast-growing FinTech firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team on a 24-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, data-driven environment where legal expertise directly supports innovation and commercial success. About the Company: A fast-growing FinTech firm delivering advanced analytics to global financial institutions. Combining deep financial expertise with cutting-edge technology, the company is known for solving complex challenges in trade surveillance and compliance. It’s a collaborative, high-performance environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand. The Role: You’ll be a key legal advisor, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure robust, commercially sound agreements and legal compliance. The role suits a confident, proactive lawyer with a background in commercial, IT, or technology law. Key Responsibilities: • Draft and negotiate complex SaaS contracts with global financial institutions, • Lead negotiations with clients and suppliers, • Advise on existing agreements and risk mitigation, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business goals, • Manage external counsel to ensure cost-effective legal support, • Monitor legal and regulatory developments Ideally you will have: • Strong PQE in commercial, IT, or technology law, • In-house experience in FinTech, SaaS, or tech-led businesses, • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, • Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess legal risk, • Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams, • Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills Benefits Include: Hybrid working, private medical and dental cover, enhanced parental leave, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, study leave, and lifestyle perks such as Cycle to Work and tech discounts.

A fast-growing FinTech firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team on a 24-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, data-driven environment where legal expertise directly supports innovation and commercial success. About the Company: A fast-growing FinTech firm delivering advanced analytics to global financial institutions. Combining deep financial expertise with cutting-edge technology, the company is known for solving complex challenges in trade surveillance and compliance. It’s a collaborative, high-performance environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand. The Role: You’ll be a key legal advisor, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure robust, commercially sound agreements and legal compliance. The role suits a confident, proactive lawyer with a background in commercial, IT, or technology law. Key Responsibilities: • Draft and negotiate complex SaaS contracts with global financial institutions, • Lead negotiations with clients and suppliers, • Advise on existing agreements and risk mitigation, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business goals, • Manage external counsel to ensure cost-effective legal support, • Monitor legal and regulatory developments Ideally you will have: • Strong PQE in commercial, IT, or technology law, • In-house experience in FinTech, SaaS, or tech-led businesses, • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, • Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess legal risk, • Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams, • Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills Benefits Include: Hybrid working, private medical and dental cover, enhanced parental leave, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, study leave, and lifestyle perks such as Cycle to Work and tech discounts.

Interested in joining a dynamic in-house legal team with a broad, hands-on remit in a global financial institution?. We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to find a Payments Regulatory Lawyer – Senior Legal Counsel within their Corporate & Strategic Projects Legal Team. Exp

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join an expanding business and to gain exposure to a range of interesting legal work. Well known high growth technology company is seeking a commercial lawyer for its growing legal team. Developing and managing relationships with key stakeh

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join an expanding business and to gain exposure to a range of interesting legal work. Well known high growth technology company is seeking a commercial lawyer for its growing legal team. Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreem

With the volume of in-house legal hiring activity increasing, now is the time to register your interest in exploring new opportunities. Hydrogen's specialist In-House Legal team have placed lawyers with a wide range of clients across Industry & Commerce and Financial Services for over 20 years.

Morgan McKinley is working with a high-growth international group seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team, with a core focus on supporting global M&A transactions. The Legal Counsel may also be involved in broader corporate projects including development, leasing, and con

Are you an experienced legal professional ready to make an immediate impact within a dynamic organization? We are seeking skilled In-House Counsel for contract opportunities with leading companies across various sectors. Engage in diverse projects that require strategic thinking and innovative legal

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee.Legal Counsel – Underwriting & Claims team .We have a great opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded in house Legal team as a trusted legal advisor across our UK insurance and reinsurance operations, supporting them in the execut

You’ll be advising on a broad range of matters, including interest rate swaps, FX swaps, GMRAs, and bond prospectuses.

Robert Walters is exclusively partnering with ABN AMRO in the search for a Legal Counsel with strong experience in UK financial services regulation to join their highly regarded legal team in London.This is a fantastic opportunity for a regulatory lawyer looking to move in-house and gain exposure a

This is a senior in-house legal role focused on payments law and regulatory change, providing legal counsel to retail, commercial, and corporate banking teams in the UK and across Europe. We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to find a Payments Regulatory Lawyer – Senio

We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to find a Payments Regulatory Lawyer – Senior Legal Counsel within their Corporate & Strategic Projects Legal Team. This is a senior in-house legal role focused on payments law and regulatory change, providing legal counsel to r

Position Overview: Following a recent acquisition, this Legal Counsel role is a pivotal member of our legal team, responsible for comprehensively leading and managing all legal affairs for our operations in the United Kingdom. This includes providing dedicated support for key strategic initiatives in the UK and championing Group-level compliance within the UK entity. The role will also extend to supporting new company establishment and business rollout efforts in Ireland. This position requires strong independent project-managing abilities, robust legal research and analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with internal teams, group headquarters, and external stakeholders including governmental departments. Work Place: United Kingdom Responsibilities: Comprehensive UK Legal Operations: • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential for the company’s business operations in the UK, including but not limited to commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and potentially leases or construction agreements as relevant to the business., • Organize and manage the contract approval matrix and ensure systematic archiving of legal documents for the UK entity., • Conduct legal research and manage legal risks in relation to the company’s operations in the UK (both offline and online, if applicable)., • Independently manage and handle comprehensive legal projects and advisory related to UK regulatory requirements, including but not limited to importation/exportation compliance, product labeling/marking (if applicable), advertising compliance, data protection (UK GDPR, DPA), employment law, and consumer protection requirements., • Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies for the UK entity, ensuring adherence to local laws (e.g., Companies Act, UK GDPR, anti-bribery laws) and Group-level compliance standards., • Act as a key legal partner supporting the Group's establishment strategies and business rollout in Ireland., • Oversee the protection of the company’s intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents, etc.) in the UK and support regional IP strategies., • Liaise effectively with external legal counsel in the UK, Ireland, and government agencies to ensure smooth operations and compliance with legal obligations., • Bachelor's degree or above in Law (LLB, LLM, or JD preferred) from a recognized university., • Eligibility to practice law in England & Wales (or equivalent UK jurisdiction); alternatively, qualification in another common law jurisdiction with substantial experience in UK law., • Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience, preferably within a multinational corporation. Experience in [mention specific industry if relevant, e.g., tech, retail, manufacturing] is a plus., • Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently manage projects, interpret, and apply complex legal provisions relevant to the UK and Ireland., • Experience working in a transnational corporation and familiarity with navigating matrix organizations., • Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is a must., • Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Creative and pragmatic thinker with the ability to provide innovative yet practical legal solutions to complex business challenges., • Positive attitude, commercially astute, and results-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to the company's values and mission., • Proficient in legal software and technology tools, as well as Microsoft Office suite.

Legal Counsel FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Legal Counsel. • Please note that this is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) In this role, you will be part of the team supporting the Head of Legal Services to plan ahead and deliver our business strategy in line with our long-term goals and to build and maintain a first class in house legal department which ensures an efficient, hands-on and customer-centric service to the Bank and its clients. Key Responsibilities: • To assist in the review of, and the provision of advice on, transactional legal documentation in respect of the Bank’s business, including facility documentation in respect of the Bank’s lending portfolio., • To review and advise on third party contracts, NDAs and commercial agreements as well as advise on legal queries received by the Legal Department from other areas of the Bank., • To assist in the development and update of internal legal standardised documentation, departmental and business focused checklists., • To undertake legal horizon scanning and support the preparation of periodic reports with findings and liaise with other stakeholders where required., • To undertake legal research, prepare memoranda of advice and develop and maintain the legal knowledge database., • To support the maintenance of legal adequate legal procedures and processes including the maintenance of registers, files and records., • To support the development of a legal risk management framework., • To support the implementation and maintenance of legal operations tools and initiatives., • To manage vendor onboarding and periodic review for the Legal Department. Key Skills/Experience: • With (Post-Qualified Experience, (PQE) having qualified in private practice and gained experience as in-house counsel at a financial institution as a generalist but with a focus on cross-border emerging markets finance (including energy, national resources, oil, gas, infrastructure, trade finance)., • Good understanding of the regulatory environment the Bank operates in. Knowledge or and/or experience in private banking is a plus., • Keen interest in legal technology., • Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales. Law degree: England & Wales, • Strong communicator, results orientated, good at time management and building trust and credibility., • Must be driven, articulate, proactive, flexible, approachable, and pragmatic. Must consider and evaluate risk in their approach. In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including: • Up to 10% employer pension contribution, • Life Assurance Cover, • Income protection, • Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period), • Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing, • Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month), • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee Assistance Program, • Interest Free season ticket loan for travel, • Birthday Leave, • 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service, • Give As You Earn (GAYE) The Curve Group is First Bank UK’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but First Bank UK will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here: ___The Curve Group is First Bank UK’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but First Bank UK will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here: First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We have an exciting 12 month contract opportunity for an experienced Director, Legal to join a leading global media organisation and provide expert legal support across EMEA theatrical marketing campaigns. Reporting to Senior Vice President level, this role is a key partner to marketing, publicity, promotions, and creative teams across EMEA – ensuring compliance, protecting brand integrity, and enabling innovative campaigns to thrive. Key Responsibilities • Act as the first point of contact for theatrical marketing, publicity, and brand promotions teams across EMEA., • Provide strategic legal advice on digital, promotions, partnerships, publicity, creative advertising, media, and special events., • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:, • Co-promotion & sponsorship deals, • Content licensing and media agreements, • Social influencer and marketing vendor contracts, • Sweepstakes, contests, and consumer data agreements, • Partner with digital marketing teams on complex, multi-layered campaigns, including social media, native advertising, influencer activations, and UGC initiatives., • Oversee legal aspects of EMEA publicity tours, premieres, and experiential stunts, ensuring safety, compliance, and brand protection., • Advise on use of music, data privacy, and AI in marketing supplier contracts., • Liaise with local counsel across EMEA to stay ahead of regulatory and compliance issues. About You • Qualified Solicitor in the UK with extensive post-qualification experience (ideally 8 years+ gained in-house or within a law firm., • Strong background in digital media, advertising, and marketing law., • Deep knowledge of EMEA and EU marketing/advertising regulations., • Commercially minded with the ability to evaluate risks under tight timeframes., • Skilled at managing multiple projects across territories independently., • Strong communicator with the ability to advise senior executives and build trusted client relationships.

We are partnering with a private equity-backed UK-based SaaS scale-up seeking an experienced General Counsel to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, you will act as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to support the company’s ambitious growth plans. About the Role As General Counsel, you will manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and drive strategic objectives. Collaborating with the Board and senior leadership, you will provide expertise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and data protection. This role demands a commercially astute legal professional from a fast-paced SaaS scale-up environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and the Board., • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and partnership agreements., • Lead a team of three, implementing processes for hiring, performance management, and development., • Oversee corporate governance, M&A activities, and due diligence processes., • Manage relationships with external counsel and legal budgets., • Monitor regulatory and legal trends in the technology sector., • Handle disputes, litigation, or regulatory investigations., • Deliver legal training to internal stakeholders. About You • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 10+ years of post-qualification experience., • Trained in a Commercial/TMT team at a top-tier law firm, with at least five years of in-house experience in a technology company., • Strong experience dealing with high value enterprise SaaS deals., • Proven experience in a technology scale-up environment., • Skilled in negotiating with enterprise clients., • Experience with M&A transactions and private equity investors., • Knowledge of cross-border legal considerations is advantageous., • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to prioritise and thrive in a high-growth environment., • Any experience dealing with Financial Services clients would be a plus. This is a competitive process, so please apply only if your experience aligns with the criteria above. Please note that PQE/salary levels are used as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil this role. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If this opportunity interests you, please apply directly or contact Albert Toms at . Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

A leading asset manager is looking to hire an interim Counsel to focus on investment management agreements. In this role, you will work across multiple of the clients business lines serving clients in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. In this role, you will provide legal guidance on regulatory and transactional matters, with particular focus on investment management agreements. Key responsibilities will include: • Support the review and negotiation of agreements and legal documents with clients and business partners, including working on the negotiation of client agreements (e.g., Investment Management Agreements) and business partner agreements (e.g., distribution agreements)., • Advise on licensing and client regulatory issues across EMEA jurisdictions in coordination with Compliance., • Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations. Qualifications • Law degree from a recognized institution; qualified lawyer preferred., • Mid to senior lawyer, ideally gained at a law firm or in-house., • Experience with contract negotiation and analysis of regulatory issues; experience with cross-border legal issues preferred., • Basic understanding of financial services regulation, particularly in asset management or investment advisory preferred., • Fluent in English, both oral and written. Location: London

Join a trusted, long-established legal research firm as a qualified FCILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with rights of audience. Contribute your expertise to a collaborative, purpose-driven team. Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX) with Rights of Audience London, EC1N 8EH • Full time or Part time, permanent, • £50,000 per annum (FTE / DOE) Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK About Fraser and Fraser Fraser and Fraser Probate Researchers is a well-established and highly respected firm specialising in genealogical research, heir tracing, and probate-related services. With over a century of industry expertise, we partner with legal professionals, institutions, and private clients to deliver comprehensive estate administration and probate solutions. The Role We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) to join our growing legal team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to probate, estate, and trust-related matters in a highly specialised area of law. You will play a pivotal role in legal casework and court processes, and must be confident in your ability to sign legal documents and advocate in court where necessary. Key Responsibilities: • Provide legal support on complex probate cases and intestacy matters, • Draft legal correspondence, statements, and case summaries, • Prepare and sign court documentation; represent in relevant court proceedings under rights of audience, • Advise internal case managers and liaise with external solicitors and councils, • Assist with asset recovery, and estate distribution, • Conduct legal research and contribute to risk and compliance processes, • Support business-wide governance with expert legal guidance Benefits: • Competitive salary: £50,000, • Central London location, • Company pension scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Sick pay, • Company events and training opportunities, • Supportive, collaborative workplace culture The Ideal Candidate: We’re looking for a legally qualified professional with strong technical skills and a passion for probate and estate work. You’ll bring: • CILEX qualification (or equivalent legal route such as LPC/SQE with FCILEX status), • Current rights of audience (civil), • The capacity to sign court papers and represent the firm in court proceedings, • Experience in probate, estate administration, or civil litigation, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking, • A proactive, problem-solving approach and commercial awareness, • Eligibility to work in the UK How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. At Fraser and Fraser Probate Researchers, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to our team. Other suitable experience and backgrounds may include: Private Client Legal Executive, Probate Lawyer, Estate Planning Lawyer, In-House Legal Counsel, Wills and Probate Specialist, Trusts and Estates Legal Executive, Probate Case Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Commodity Lawyer with 5+ years of strong legal experience in the commodities space, specifically in commodity trade finance, contractual structuring, and risk mitigation instruments. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in commodity trading, preferably with a leading global commodity house or trading firm. Key Responsibilities:- • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commodity trading agreements, including:, • Sale & Purchase Agreements, • Offtake Agreements, • Storage and Tolling Agreements, • Shipping Contracts and Marine Insurance, • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), • Provide legal advice on commodity trade finance structures, including letters of credit, performance guarantees, and credit facilities., • Advise on credit insurance policies, marine insurance, and other risk mitigation tools., • Work closely with traders, risk teams, compliance, and finance to ensure deals are legally sound and commercially viable., • Keep abreast of regulatory changes and implications affecting international commodity trading., • Support and manage external counsel as required in multiple jurisdictions., • Assist in handling disputes or claims relating to commodity contracts or logistics. Key Requirements: • LLB or equivalent legal qualification from a recognized institution; UK legal qualification preferred., • 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with a strong focus on commodity trade finance and contract law., • In-depth knowledge of:, • Commodities contracts (physical and derivatives), • Marine and credit insurance, • International trade and financing mechanisms, • Prior in-house experience with a commodity major or trading house strongly preferred., • Strong negotiation, communication, and drafting skills., • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, international, and multicultural environment.

About the Job Are you an experienced commercial lawyer looking to take the next step in-house? Do you have a background in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or medical devices and enjoy navigating complex regulatory landscapes? Interested in joining a market-leading, global organisation with significant exposure to high-value contracts and cross-border work? The Client Our client is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator with a strong presence across the pharma and life sciences sector. They operate at the forefront of medical innovation, supporting diagnostic and treatment pathways worldwide, and are seeking a Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing strategic legal, regulatory, and compliance advice in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. The Role This is a broad in-house role offering exposure to a wide variety of legal and regulatory matters. You’ll act as a business partner to the commercial team, supporting growth initiatives and managing strategic agreements across the EMEA region. Key responsibilities include: • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts, including sales & supply agreements; licensing, co-development, and clinical trial agreements; sourcing and manufacturing contracts, • Advising on pharma compliance and regulatory issues in conjunction with specialist teams., • Supporting business development, M&A, and due diligence processes., • Managing outside counsel and ensuring effective budget control., • Delivering legal and compliance training to internal teams and distributors., • Providing specialist advice on local laws (e.g., public procurement, competition, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption). About You The ideal candidate will have: • England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent)., • 3–5 years’ PQE, ideally from a recognised law firm and/or in-house legal team (happy to consider outside of this)., • Solid experience advising on commercial contracts in the pharma, life sciences, or medical devices sectors., • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in highly regulated environments., • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. What’s on Offer? • Competitive salary plus bonus, • Hybrid working model, • Exposure to a high-profile, global organisation, • Opportunity to shape strategy and influence outcomes within a market-leading pharma business For more information contact Luke Masih ().

About the Company Global organisation seeking EMEA Employment Counsel, fluent in German, to join in-house legal team in London. You will be part of a global team responsible for providing wide-ranging employment support across UK and EMEA with a focus on the organisation's German business working with the senior leadership team, HR and the COO and regional leaders. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious EMEA employment work on offer. About the Role Provide legal support across the organisation's large and varied workforce including contractual agreements, TUPE, corporate transactions, restructures, disputes, grievances, disciplinary matters, internal policies and procedures, compensation and benefits, whistleblowing, DEI initiatives, restrictive covenants and terminations. This would include internal investigations and managing external counsel where necessary. In addition to supporting on these areas, the role will be to proactively identify and manage legal risk and to liaise with senior stakeholders. Required Skills/ Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years' PQE in employment law across Germany, UK and EMEA, • German or UK qualified lawyer, • Proven experience as an employment lawyer in advisory, corporate support and contentious matters, • Preferably from a top tier City law firm, • In-house experience is highly desirable, • The ideal candidate will be versatile, efficient, proactive with strong drafting skills, mature, discreet and an excellent communicator with ability to manage and prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment, • Fluent in German and English Flexible, hybrid working, collegiate team and excellent package on offer. The role is based in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious lawyer to join a high-performing in-house team, working on challenging and high-value matters with genuine scope for career progression in a fast-moving environment.

We are partnering with a client within the natural resources sector who is seeking a Legal Counsel (3–5 PQE) to join its growing in-house legal team. Experience gained in-house within the natural resources, energy, infrastructure or industrials sector, or from a top-tier law firm.

The client A prestigious single-family office based in London is seeking a Legal Director to join its lean and high-calibre team. This newly created role will report directly to the General Counsel and play a key role in advising the family office on a broad range of legal matters. The successful candidate will support a sophisticated and growing organisation with a multi-asset investment portfolio spanning public and private markets, real estate, and estate planning. The role • The Legal Director will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating funds and investment legal documentation, • They will work closely with investment teams and external counsel to ensure smooth transaction execution and provide legal insight into investment structures, financing arrangements, and cross-border exits., • The role also involves maintaining corporate records, ensuring high standards of governance and compliance, drafting constitutional documents and board resolutions, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts and employment-related legal matters., • In addition, the Legal Director will liaise with external advisors to oversee trust, foundation, and estate planning structures, and advise on charitable donations and grant agreements., • They will assist the General Counsel in managing relationships with external legal, tax, and fiduciary advisors, while providing timely, pragmatic legal advice to principals and senior stakeholders. The role requires close coordination with internal teams across investments, finance, tax, HR, and philanthropy. The ideal candidate • The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience from a top-tier London law firm., • They will have either in-house experience—ideally within a family office, asset manager, or financial services firm—or a strong private client background., • This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute and discreet legal professional to take on a broad and impactful role within a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. To express interest in this confidential opportunity, please reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn for a discreet conversation.

The client A prestigious single-family office based in London is seeking a Legal Director to join its lean and high-calibre team. This newly created role will report directly to the General Counsel and play a key role in advising the family office on a broad range of legal matters. The successful candidate will support a sophisticated and growing organisation with a multi-asset investment portfolio spanning public and private markets, real estate, and estate planning. The role • The Legal Director will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating funds and investment legal documentation, • They will work closely with investment teams and external counsel to ensure smooth transaction execution and provide legal insight into investment structures, financing arrangements, and cross-border exits., • The role also involves maintaining corporate records, ensuring high standards of governance and compliance, drafting constitutional documents and board resolutions, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts and employment-related legal matters., • In addition, the Legal Director will liaise with external advisors to oversee trust, foundation, and estate planning structures, and advise on charitable donations and grant agreements., • They will assist the General Counsel in managing relationships with external legal, tax, and fiduciary advisors, while providing timely, pragmatic legal advice to principals and senior stakeholders. The role requires close coordination with internal teams across investments, finance, tax, HR, and philanthropy. The ideal candidate • The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience from a top-tier London law firm., • They will have either in-house experience—ideally within a family office, asset manager, or financial services firm—or a strong private client background., • This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute and discreet legal professional to take on a broad and impactful role within a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. To express interest in this confidential opportunity, please reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn for a discreet conversation.

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market. Redstone Commodity Search are working with a global soft and agricultural commodity trading house looking to hire a Senior Compliance Manager to be based in London. Key Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with European and international regulations governing derivatives, transaction reporting, and OTC trading., • Oversee regulatory reporting processes and act as a point of contact for interactions with regulators and trading venues., • Maintain and develop internal policies relating to financial crime, sanctions, bribery/corruption, data protection, and ethical conduct., • Lead global compliance initiatives, including whistleblowing frameworks, investigations, and remediation procedures., • Deliver targeted compliance training, support policy development, and report to senior legal and governance teams., • Reports into General Counsel Required Experience • Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance or legal roles, with at least 4 years in-house within trading, financial services, or a regulated environment., • Legally qualified (any jurisdiction) with strong technical understanding of derivatives and related regulatory regimes., • Practical knowledge of financial crime compliance, data protection regulations, and cross-border legal obligations., • Experienced working across jurisdictions and within complex, decentralised organisational structures., • Skilled in drafting policies, managing audits, and engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Legal Counsel FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Legal Counsel. • Please note that this is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) In this role, you will be part of the team supporting the Head of Legal Services to plan ahead and deliver our business strategy in line with our long-term goals and to build and maintain a first class in house legal department which ensures an efficient, hands-on and customer-centric service to the Bank and its clients. Key Responsibilities: • To assist in the review of, and the provision of advice on, transactional legal documentation in respect of the Bank’s business, including facility documentation in respect of the Bank’s lending portfolio., • To review and advise on third party contracts, NDAs and commercial agreements as well as advise on legal queries received by the Legal Department from other areas of the Bank., • To assist in the development and update of internal legal standardised documentation, departmental and business focused checklists., • To undertake legal horizon scanning and support the preparation of periodic reports with findings and liaise with other stakeholders where required., • To undertake legal research, prepare memoranda of advice and develop and maintain the legal knowledge database., • To support the maintenance of legal adequate legal procedures and processes including the maintenance of registers, files and records., • To support the development of a legal risk management framework., • To support the implementation and maintenance of legal operations tools and initiatives., • To manage vendor onboarding and periodic review for the Legal Department. Key Skills/Experience: • With (Post-Qualified Experience, (PQE) having qualified in private practice and gained experience as in-house counsel at a financial institution as a generalist but with a focus on cross-border emerging markets finance (including energy, national resources, oil, gas, infrastructure, trade finance)., • Good understanding of the regulatory environment the Bank operates in. Knowledge or and/or experience in private banking is a plus., • Keen interest in legal technology., • Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales. Law degree: England & Wales, • Strong communicator, results orientated, good at time management and building trust and credibility., • Must be driven, articulate, proactive, flexible, approachable, and pragmatic. Must consider and evaluate risk in their approach. In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including: • Up to 10% employer pension contribution, • Life Assurance Cover, • Income protection, • Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period), • Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing, • Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month), • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee Assistance Program, • Interest Free season ticket loan for travel, • Birthday Leave, • 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service, • Give As You Earn (GAYE) The Curve Group is First Bank UK’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but First Bank UK will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here: ___The Curve Group is First Bank UK’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but First Bank UK will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here: First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

About the Company Global organisation seeking EMEA Employment Counsel, fluent in German, to join in-house legal team in London. You will be part of a global team responsible for providing wide-ranging employment support across UK and EMEA with a focus on the organisation's German business working with the senior leadership team, HR and the COO and regional leaders. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious EMEA employment work on offer. About the Role Provide legal support across the organisation's large and varied workforce including contractual agreements, TUPE, corporate transactions, restructures, disputes, grievances, disciplinary matters, internal policies and procedures, compensation and benefits, whistleblowing, DEI initiatives, restrictive covenants and terminations. This would include internal investigations and managing external counsel where necessary. In addition to supporting on these areas, the role will be to proactively identify and manage legal risk and to liaise with senior stakeholders. Required Skills/ Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years' PQE in employment law across Germany, UK and EMEA, • German or UK qualified lawyer, • Proven experience as an employment lawyer in advisory, corporate support and contentious matters, • Preferably from a top tier City law firm, • In-house experience is highly desirable, • The ideal candidate will be versatile, efficient, proactive with strong drafting skills, mature, discreet and an excellent communicator with ability to manage and prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment, • Fluent in German and English Flexible, hybrid working, collegiate team and excellent package on offer. The role is based in London.

Legal Counsel – London We’re working with a fast-growing, employee-owned financial services business operating globally in the OTC derivatives and commodities markets. With offices in key international hubs, they pride themselves on delivering tailored, high-quality solutions for their clients while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. The Role This is a broad in-house position supporting the business with: • Drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, terms of business, services agreements, and security documentation., • Advising on derivatives documentation (including ISDA) and related credit processes., • Managing counterparty and supplier agreements, including broker and data licensing arrangements., • Overseeing contract lifecycle management and maintaining a centralised contracts repository., • Providing company secretarial support and general legal advice across the business. The ideal canddiate • UK-qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE, but backgrounds outside this range will be considered., • Strong experience with client on-boarding processes and documentation in financial services., • Skilled in negotiating and drafting English-law commercial contracts., • Knowledge of derivatives documentation and related credit processes., • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment., • Portuguese/Spanish language skills highly desirable though not essential Part-time/4 days will be available for the right candidate. If this role is of interest to you please click apply.

A new opportunity to join our European Legal team, reporting to Head of Institutional Group Legal. The role can be based at our London, Paris or Frankfurt Offices. Tasks and Responsibilities • Lead, guide, negotiate and draft transactional legal activities in the UK and Europe, to ensure transactions, policies, and procedures are conducted in accordance with all relevant laws and government policies and support the long-term business objectives., • Become a trusted advisor to the Stifel Europe senior stakeholders. Build strong relationships and work alongside senior management to assist them in delivering their strategic aims., • Provide commercially aware challenge to the business including strategy, business processes, procedures, new initiatives and products and other areas with a legal implication., • Ensure strong lines of communication and collaboration with the General Counsel and the legal team in the US. Work closely and communicate proactively with the other lawyers in the organisation to ensure that there is a co-ordinated and common approach to legal risk management., • Build and maintain effective working relationships with external legal advisors and other external stakeholders., • Proactively advise the business in identifying and managing legal matters., • Ensure the legal and regulatory framework within which Stifel Europe operates remains appropriate for the size and nature of the business., • Keep pace with changes in legislation, regulation, and market practice. Advise senior management on how to adapt to new legislation to best effect. Provide support with regulators if necessary., • Collaborate with colleagues so that the team performs to the highest standards., • The successful candidate will:, • Be a qualified lawyer with a strong understanding of Europe-wide capital markets transactions and the broader investment banking activities that Stifel Europe engages in., • Have high-quality experience obtained in either a senior in-house position or with a respected law firm, or both. Requirements/Competencies • Experienced leader with the proven ability to function in a regulated and broad environment., • Works closely with the business., • Works independently but is a collaborative team member., • Analysis of situations and strong judgment., • Fast delivery., • Effective communion.

We have an exciting 12 month contract opportunity for an experienced Director, Legal to join a leading global media organisation and provide expert legal support across EMEA theatrical marketing campaigns. Reporting to Senior Vice President level, this role is a key partner to marketing, publicity, promotions, and creative teams across EMEA – ensuring compliance, protecting brand integrity, and enabling innovative campaigns to thrive. Key Responsibilities • Act as the first point of contact for theatrical marketing, publicity, and brand promotions teams across EMEA., • Provide strategic legal advice on digital, promotions, partnerships, publicity, creative advertising, media, and special events., • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:, • Co-promotion & sponsorship deals, • Content licensing and media agreements, • Social influencer and marketing vendor contracts, • Sweepstakes, contests, and consumer data agreements, • Partner with digital marketing teams on complex, multi-layered campaigns, including social media, native advertising, influencer activations, and UGC initiatives., • Oversee legal aspects of EMEA publicity tours, premieres, and experiential stunts, ensuring safety, compliance, and brand protection., • Advise on use of music, data privacy, and AI in marketing supplier contracts., • Liaise with local counsel across EMEA to stay ahead of regulatory and compliance issues. About You • Qualified Solicitor in the UK with extensive post-qualification experience (ideally 8 years+ gained in-house or within a law firm., • Strong background in digital media, advertising, and marketing law., • Deep knowledge of EMEA and EU marketing/advertising regulations., • Commercially minded with the ability to evaluate risks under tight timeframes., • Skilled at managing multiple projects across territories independently., • Strong communicator with the ability to advise senior executives and build trusted client relationships.

We’re looking for a sharp, business-savvy Legal Director (8-10 PQE) in marketing and advertising to take centre stage at one of the world’s biggest media and entertainment brands for 12 months (as a maternity cover). This is a rare opportunity to be embedded in the motion picture marketing machine behind some of the most talked-about film premieres and promotions in the world (their slate includes 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films of the past 5 years). This isn’t a back-office role. You’ll be right at the heart of the action, working with creatives, marketers, and publicity teams on everything from global premieres and red-carpet stunts to social influencer campaigns, sponsorships, live events, and brand collaborations. If you’re a commercial Lawyer who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving complex legal puzzles on the fly and wants to see your work play out on cinema screens, streaming platforms, and billboards across EMEA, this is your chance. The role: • Acting as first legal point of contact for theatrical marketing, publicity, and promotions teams across EMEA., • Advising on bold, multi-layered campaigns: influencer activations, native advertising, user-generated content, and real-time marketing., • Safeguarding the brand while delivering commercial, solution-focused advice on everything from IP and compliance to publicity tours and stunts., • Drafting and negotiating the full spectrum of marketing and events agreements: sponsorship, licensing, influencer, vendor, venue, digital platforms, contests, and more., • Supporting high-profile premieres, screenings, and experiential events, ensuring they run safely and compliantly., • Working with the music legal team on soundtrack use, data privacy teams on campaign compliance, and security teams on global publicity tours., • Staying ahead of the curve from sweepstakes and prize rules across multiple jurisdictions to emerging issues like AI in supplier contracts., • Managing know-how, templates and engaging with local counsel across EMEA. About you: • 8-10 PQE qualified Lawyer, ideally with in-house experience at another major media & entertainment business., • Expertise in marketing and advertising law, with deep knowledge of EMEA/EU regulations., • Confidence in advising on high-stakes campaigns with multiple stakeholders under tight timelines., • Sharp drafting and negotiation skills., • The ability to balance risk with creativity., • Familiarity with voluntary industry standards (DAA, MMA, etc.) is a plus., • Available to start at the beginning of November 2025. Why join? Because you’ll be part of the team that brings movie magic to life across EMEA, from blockbuster premieres to award-season campaigns, your work will directly support the stories, characters, and cultural moments everyone is talking about. Hybrid working, competitive daily rate, and the chance to say: “I worked on that campaign” when the lights go down in the cinema. Apply today to find out more. As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process, all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.

About the company: A leading multinational is looking to appoint a Group Legal Counsel to join its market leading team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned multinational conglomerate, in the entity that represents their interests within the UK and Europe. About the role: Reporting into the GC for Europe and working as a part of a large global team. The successful candidate will be supporting their mobile telecommunications operations, with a focus on cross-border digital products and services, data monetisation, as well as other business units. You will be responsible for providing advice and transaction support for the purchase, licensing and support of digital (IT and data) platform and device procurement. The role is based in their London office 4 days a week. About you: • A legal professional with at least 6+ years’ experience, preferably gained in a leading international law firm or in-house in the industrial sector or with technology focused clients., • Corporate, commercial and technology exposure and experience demonstrating a wider understanding of the key commercial transactional matters., • Business focus and with a balanced approach to risks analysis in the context of the business., • Strong organisational and management skills with a proven ability to manage both external and internal stakeholders., • Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and influencing skills., • Strategic thinking with a proactive “get things done” attitude. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing ambitious environment. If you are a highly motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply as this is an exceptional opportunity to join a global business in a high calibre legal team with direct access to senior stakeholders.

About the Company: Global Education Provider About the Role: A global education provider is seeking a Legal Counsel, Commercial to join its legal team. This role is ideal for a qualified lawyer with strong commercial and corporate experience, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-office requirements in London. Candidates do need to be close and commutable to London in the event office needs require their presence. Responsibilities: • Commercial & Corporate Legal Work:, • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, technology contracts, and partnership agreements, IP and data protection., • Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management within an international education environment., • Support the business in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and commercial partnerships., • Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, HR, and Marketing, to provide legal guidance on data privacy and business operations. Qualifications: England & Wales-qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE, ideally from private practice (top-tier firm experience preferred) or from in-house with previous private practice experience. Required Skills: • Proven experience in commercial and corporate law in a private practice setting, including contract negotiation and regulatory compliance., • Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with internal teams., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders. REF# LI1024

Employment Lawyer – In-House (London, Global Organisation) A leading international business is looking for a talented Employment Lawyer to join its in-house employment function. This is a permanent role based in London with a global remit, offering exposure to high-profile projects and a broad range of advisory work. The Role You will play a key part in advising the business on complex employment matters, providing pragmatic, solutions-focused guidance to senior stakeholders. The role will involve: • Advising on international restructurings, outsourcing projects, and transactional support (including TUPE)., • Handling employee relations cases, such as grievance, disciplinary, performance, and investigations., • Managing litigation, settlements, and working with external counsel., • Drafting and updating policies, contracts, and frameworks., • Delivering training and updates to HR and the wider business., • Acting as a trusted adviser to HR, Legal, and business leaders across multiple jurisdictions. About You • Qualified employment lawyer with 6+ years’ PQE, including in-house experience., • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders in complex, sensitive situations., • Experience in regulated and/or partnership environments desirable., • Exposure to international employment law issues advantageous., • Organised, adaptable, and confident handling a varied workload. What’s on Offer • A global remit with the opportunity to work on strategic, cross-border projects., • A collaborative and supportive in-house environment., • A culture that values inclusivity, flexibility, and wellbeing., • Clear opportunities for professional growth and development. If this role is of interest to you please click apply

The Legal Counsel may also be involved in broader corporate projects including development, leasing, and construction-related legal work. Morgan McKinley is working with a high-growth international group seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team, with a core focus on supporting

In House Legal Counsel – Corporate Commercial Lawyer – 4-6 pqe - Investment Manager – London Our client is an award-winning investment manager providing growth capital to UK SMEs, developers and real estate investors. This is a business in true growth mode. They now seek a Legal Counsel to assist the Senior Legal Counsel who we have just placed with the business. We know the team well and we can guide you to progress well in this process. For this very exciting opportunity you will be a motivated Corporate Commercial Lawyer with 4-6 years’ relevant experience in M&A. You may have worked in house and or gained your technical knowledge from within prestigious law firms in private practice. The team are proud of their non-hierarchical and meritocratic approach which results in a close-knit team with a unified goal. You will be an ambitious, resourceful team player with strong communication skills and a proven ability to work under pressure. As an effective project manager, you will be confident to structure and lead on multiple transactions at once. Commercially minded with experience in negotiations with both internal stakeholders and external counterparties, you will be keen to strive for excellence and help move a team forwards. You will be keen to work within a collaborative fast-moving entrepreneurial environment and to take on this senior business facing role. A hybrid working model, a generous salary and benefits are on offer.

About the company: A leading multinational is looking to appoint a Group Legal Counsel to join its market leading team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned multinational conglomerate, in the entity that represents their interests within the UK and Europe. About the role: Reporting into the GC for Europe and working as a part of a large global team. The successful candidate will be supporting their mobile telecommunications operations, with a focus on cross-border digital products and services, data monetisation, as well as other business units. You will be responsible for providing advice and transaction support for the purchase, licensing and support of digital (IT and data) platform and device procurement. The role is based in their London office 4 days a week. About you: • A legal professional with at least 6+ years’ experience, preferably gained in a leading international law firm or in-house in the industrial sector or with technology focused clients., • Corporate, commercial and technology exposure and experience demonstrating a wider understanding of the key commercial transactional matters., • Business focus and with a balanced approach to risks analysis in the context of the business., • Strong organisational and management skills with a proven ability to manage both external and internal stakeholders., • Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and influencing skills., • Strategic thinking with a proactive “get things done” attitude. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing ambitious environment. If you are a highly motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply as this is an exceptional opportunity to join a global business in a high calibre legal team with direct access to senior stakeholders.

Legal Counsel – London (Hybrid) Our client is looking for a motivated, dynamic, and collaborative Legal Counsel to join a growing global legal team based in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact at a rapidly scaling SaaS company, supporting a wide range of legal matters across EMEA. Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) Key Responsibilities • Advise and support internal departments such as Sales, Partnerships, and Procurement across the UK and EMEA., • Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements including:, • SaaS agreements, • NDAs, • Vendor contracts, • Data processing addendums, • Statements of Work (SOWs), • Partnership agreements, • Ensure commercial agreements protect the company’s interests, support scalability, and align with company policies., • Support broader legal needs in the UK and Europe, including matters related to HR, Recruitment, Finance, Corporate, and Property., • Manage legal risk, compliance, and business priorities effectively while juggling multiple projects., • Provide general legal support to the global business. Requirements • 2–5+ years of commercial legal experience in a law firm or in-house (2+ years PQE)., • Proven ability to handle complex commercial and legal issues in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment., • Strong negotiation skills and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset., • Experience in employment law is advantageous., • Background in the tech sector and familiarity with relevant privacy laws is preferred., • Skilled in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, NDAs, SOWs, and professional services agreements., • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure., • Fluency in a second language is a bonus. If you're looking to grow your career in a legal role where you’ll make a real difference, apply now.

Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts & Data Centre Services) London based | Hybrid Working Are you a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for working on complex, high-value contracts across multiple jurisdictions? A leading global provider of integrated facilities and project services is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its dynamic EMEA legal team. About the Role As Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role supporting a growing Data Centre Services division across EMEA. This is a hands-on, business-facing role that requires a pragmatic, solution-driven legal professional who can advise on a full range of legal and risk issues throughout the contract lifecycle. Working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial, and operational teams, you'll be responsible for negotiating and drafting complex outsourcing and facilities management agreements, preparing Local Country Agreements under global frameworks, and navigating legal nuances across different jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal advice on high-value commercial outsourcing and project services agreements., • Draft and negotiate client-facing contracts and Local Country Agreements (LCAs)., • Advise on key legal risks in areas such as governance, insurance, pricing, and employment law., • Support business development and bid teams with contract reviews, risk assessments, and approvals., • Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-border teams to ensure contract alignment and compliance., • Provide ad hoc legal support for queries, disputes, and day-to-day operational issues., • Deliver training sessions to commercial teams on contract and legal processes. What We're Looking For • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or EMEA jurisdiction) with minimum 3 years’ PQE., • Strong commercial contracts experience – in-house or private practice., • Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk analysis., • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multinational environments., • Knowledge of facilities management, project services, or data centre industries is a plus., • Bonus points for experience with TUPE, ARD, or data protection law. Why Join? • Work on cutting-edge, cross-border deals for high-profile clients., • Be part of a highly collaborative legal team that values initiative and innovation., • Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible, international work environment., • Develop your career within a global leader in outsourced services.

We are currently partnered with a data centre developer that are seeking a mid-level Counsel in their London office. The Counsel will support the European team on a range of matters, including D&C, financing, M&A and more. Key Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including supplier agreements, construction and development contracts, procurement arrangements, and professional services engagements., • Assist with corporate transactions, joint ventures, and investments, including due diligence, document preparation, and post-completion matters., • Support the acquisition, leasing, and development of sites, including liaising with external counsel on property and planning issues., • Advise on compliance with relevant UK and EU regulations, including data protection, ESG, health & safety, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption., • Coordinate with external counsel on disputes and claims, ensuring efficient resolution and risk management., • Work with colleagues across Europe and globally on multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions. Requirements: • 3 - 8 PQE, ideally from either a construction, project finance or real estate background., • Strong negotiating skills with both legal and commercial issues, • Previous in-house experience from construction or real estate development would be beneficial.

Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts & Data Centre Services) London based | Hybrid Working Are you a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for working on complex, high-value contracts across multiple jurisdictions? A leading global provider of integrated facilities and project services is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its dynamic EMEA legal team. About the Role As Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role supporting a growing Data Centre Services division across EMEA. This is a hands-on, business-facing role that requires a pragmatic, solution-driven legal professional who can advise on a full range of legal and risk issues throughout the contract lifecycle. Working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial, and operational teams, you'll be responsible for negotiating and drafting complex outsourcing and facilities management agreements, preparing Local Country Agreements under global frameworks, and navigating legal nuances across different jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal advice on high-value commercial outsourcing and project services agreements., • Draft and negotiate client-facing contracts and Local Country Agreements (LCAs)., • Advise on key legal risks in areas such as governance, insurance, pricing, and employment law., • Support business development and bid teams with contract reviews, risk assessments, and approvals., • Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-border teams to ensure contract alignment and compliance., • Provide ad hoc legal support for queries, disputes, and day-to-day operational issues., • Deliver training sessions to commercial teams on contract and legal processes. What We're Looking For • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or EMEA jurisdiction) with minimum 3 years’ PQE., • Strong commercial contracts experience – in-house or private practice., • Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk analysis., • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multinational environments., • Knowledge of facilities management, project services, or data centre industries is a plus., • Bonus points for experience with TUPE, ARD, or data protection law. Why Join? • Work on cutting-edge, cross-border deals for high-profile clients., • Be part of a highly collaborative legal team that values initiative and innovation., • Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible, international work environment., • Develop your career within a global leader in outsourced services.

We are currently partnered with a data centre developer that are seeking a mid-level Counsel in their London office. The Counsel will support the European team on a range of matters, including D&C, financing, M&A and more. Key Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including supplier agreements, construction and development contracts, procurement arrangements, and professional services engagements., • Assist with corporate transactions, joint ventures, and investments, including due diligence, document preparation, and post-completion matters., • Support the acquisition, leasing, and development of sites, including liaising with external counsel on property and planning issues., • Advise on compliance with relevant UK and EU regulations, including data protection, ESG, health & safety, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption., • Coordinate with external counsel on disputes and claims, ensuring efficient resolution and risk management., • Work with colleagues across Europe and globally on multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions. Requirements: • 3 - 8 PQE, ideally from either a construction, project finance or real estate background., • Strong negotiating skills with both legal and commercial issues, • Previous in-house experience from construction or real estate development would be beneficial.

Coopman Search & Selection are delighted to partner exclusively with a leading global Trading firm who are looking to hire a Legal Counsel into a newly created role. The company trade financial instruments across various asset classes, including equities, options, and futures. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s operations are conducted in compliance with legal requirements, company policies and ethical business practices. You will also act as a business partner, providing legal support and advising across various departments. Key Responsibilities: • Contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, including commercial-, inter-company-, IT/IP-, and procurement agreements, as well as trading and technology related agreements, • Corporate housekeeping, including drafting corporate resolutions and UK Companies House and contract management filings, • Collaborating with and advising various departments, including Trading, Technology, Risk & Compliance, Finance, HR, and Procurement, • Monitoring developments and implementation of relevant new legislation Experience Required: • A minimum of 3 years experience at a Law Firm and/or In-house, • Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with Contract Law, and preferably with UK Corporate Law, • Motivated, proactive with a hands-on mentality and a strong sense of urgency, • Strong and confident communicator, • Ability to act independently and perform successfully in a fast paced, technology driven and at times high-pressured environment For a confidential discussion or for further information, please get in touch with As a Certified B Corporation™, we take a different approach to how we do business. Recognised on an international scale as a company that operates for good, we value & incorporate the interests of all of our stakeholders to grow in the most sustainable manner. As a recognised Great Place to Work™, we ensure our workplace is one that fosters professional growth and collaboration.”

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market. Redstone Commodity Search are working with a global soft and agricultural commodity trading house looking to hire a Senior Compliance Manager to be based in London. Key Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with European and international regulations governing derivatives, transaction reporting, and OTC trading., • Oversee regulatory reporting processes and act as a point of contact for interactions with regulators and trading venues., • Maintain and develop internal policies relating to financial crime, sanctions, bribery/corruption, data protection, and ethical conduct., • Lead global compliance initiatives, including whistleblowing frameworks, investigations, and remediation procedures., • Deliver targeted compliance training, support policy development, and report to senior legal and governance teams., • Reports into General Counsel Required Experience • Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance or legal roles, with at least 4 years in-house within trading, financial services, or a regulated environment., • Legally qualified (any jurisdiction) with strong technical understanding of derivatives and related regulatory regimes., • Practical knowledge of financial crime compliance, data protection regulations, and cross-border legal obligations., • Experienced working across jurisdictions and within complex, decentralised organisational structures., • Skilled in drafting policies, managing audits, and engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

PQE as a lawyer in private practice or in-house in an insurance, fintech, tech or financial services legal team. An established, founder led insurance business is seeking General Counsel, to join at a strategic level, reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with the C-suite.

An established, founder led insurance business is seeking General Counsel, to join at a strategic level, reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with the C-suite. PQE as a lawyer in private practice or in-house in an insurance, fintech, tech or financial services legal team.