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Fractional Regulatory Legal Consultant (MedTech / HealthTech) London-based tech company | Remote | ~1 day per week | c.£150/hour We’re working with a high-growth, product-led technology company at the intersection of consumer health and proprietary motion-sensing technology. Their apps have scaled to 15M+ users globally, and they are now entering a critical phase: formal regulatory expansion across the UK and US. They are looking for an experienced Regulatory Legal Consultant to lead and run this process. The Role This is a hands-on, commercially focused regulatory role where you will: • Lead the UK and US regulatory strategy and registration process, • Advise on product classification (wellness vs medical device), • Navigate and manage interactions with relevant regulators (e.g. MHRA, FDA), • Build a practical compliance framework aligned to a scaling tech business, • Coordinate external advisors where needed (legal, regulatory specialists) Ideal Profile We’re looking for a lawyer who combines regulatory depth with commercial pragmatism: • Proven experience in MedTech, HealthTech, or Pharma, • Strong understanding of UK and US regulatory pathways (MHRA / FDA), • Experience with digital health, software, or app-based products highly desirable, • Track record of taking products through regulatory processes, not just advising, • Comfortable operating in a founder-led, fast-moving environment, • Able to balance risk, speed, and commercial objectives Why this role is interesting • Work with a product already at global scale (15M+ users), • Own a high-impact regulatory workstream from day one, • Flexible, fractional engagement (~1 day per week), • Direct access to Founder and decision-making, • Opportunity to shape how next-generation health technology scales responsibly Details • Location: Remote (UK preferred, but flexible), • Commitment: ~1 day per week (flexible), • Rate: c.£150/hour (depending on experience)

About the Company We’re working with a global B2B events and information business that connects professionals with insight, ideas and opportunities across international markets. Through live and on‑demand events, digital platforms and knowledge-led services, the organisation supports specialist communities to grow, learn and succeed. This client has won "Best places to work" Awards and it is clear to see why! About the Role They are now looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their London-based legal team on a temporary basis to cover up-coming maternity leave. This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract initially but there may be an opportunity for extensions. This role offers the chance to act as a trusted business partner within a fast-paced, international environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of large-scale events, training programmes, subscriptions and media products across sectors including technology, finance, life sciences, food, healthcare and consumer events. You'll report into The senior corporate counsel and join a team of 4 lawyers (2 in the UK and 2 in the US) and work collaborative with a range of stakeholders at all levels and a variety of business units. You'll also connect with group lawyers outside your team and work together to offer efficient and commercial solutions for a range of global commercial, legal and risk matters. Responsibilities • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer terms, supplier and vendor contracts, IT contracts, speaker agreements, sponsorship and collaboration agreements, barters and NDAs, • Maintaining and updating contract templates to reflect evolving legal, regulatory and risk requirements, • Advising on ad hoc legal matters, including contract disputes, payment issues, attendee conduct and event-related waivers, • Providing guidance on intellectual property matters, including brand and trademark protection and dispute support, • Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across commercial, operations, tech and finance teams, • Managing external counsel where required and contributing to wider legal team initiatives Qualifications A qualified lawyer with c.2/3+ years’ PQE (guideline only) Required Skills • Strong in-house experience, gained either permanently or via secondment, • Solid grounding in commercial law and contract negotiation within a dynamic business environment, • Experience managing legal risk and resolving disputes pragmatically, • Knowledge of data privacy and emerging technologies (including AI) is beneficial but not essential, • Confident communicator, able to translate legal advice into clear, commercial guidance, • Proactive, adaptable and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting, • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture Pay range and compensation package A competitive benefits package plus a contract completion bonus. You'll receive wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, generous leave and flexible benefits to chose from. The salary is good and at market rate for this level and will be dependent on PQE level and experience. Equal Opportunity Statement This organisation values potential as well as experience. If you meet most – but not all – of the criteria and are excited by the opportunity, you’re encouraged to apply. Reasonable adjustments and accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, and all applications are considered on merit. The employer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Start date: End of May/June 2026 - 1 month notice periods will be acceptable if you are interested in this role! Office working: 3 days a week in central London office

TITLE: Network Services (NS) Product Intern DEPARTMENT: Product Strategy REPORTING TO: Senior Product Manager OFFICE LOCATION: London, UK ROLE TYPE: Internship, Hybrid (3 days Onsite, 2 Remote) DURATION: 9 Weeks IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions. Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency. Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success. Empowering Innovation, Shaping Futures Overview of the Global Internship Program: Our 2026 Global Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in their field of study, offering professional growth, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities. • Professional Growth: You will gain hands-on experience in your field of study, which will be invaluable for your professional development., • Mentorship: You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gaining insights and guidance that will benefit your career., • Networking: Being part of our organization will allow you to build a network of contacts within the industry, aiding your future career prospects., • Skill Development: You will enhance both technical and interpersonal skills through targeted training sessions. What does the internship program entail? As a Product Intern – Network Services, you will play an active role in supporting the product lifecycle of IPC’s connectivity and network product solutions. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Sales, and relevant internal teams to accelerate customer adoption of the Network Services products. You may also: Product Lifecycle Support (Network Services) • Contribute to market analysis for network services portfolio, including connectivity, low latency trading networks, market data, and infrastructure services., • Support the definition of product requirements, technical feature scoping, and roadmap planning for Network Services., • Conduct market and competitor research to support product positioning and future improvements., • Assist in building and maintaining product information, supporting improvements to documentation, processes, and systems. Sales Enablement • Assist in developing and maintaining product-focused sales materials, including product overviews, feature summaries, and value proposition documents., • Support the creation and maintenance of internal product briefs to help the sales team understand key capabilities, differentiators, and target use cases., • Translate product features and updates into customer-facing messaging to support customer adoption. Go to Market (GTM) • Support GTM deliverables required for Network Services product launches., • Track and help deliver materials such as product briefs, customer FAQs, sales enablement decks, and pricing structures., • Contribute to the preparation of internal processes within Salesforce and other platforms to support product readiness., • Liaise with Marketing, Legal, Security, and Operations to ensure every GTM element is aligned and completed. Cross Functional Collaboration & AI • Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI tools or automation to improve team processes, workflows, or efficiency, and share recommendations with the team. Work closely with: • Sales /Sales Engineering, • Network Operations / Customer Outcome, • Marketing, • Exchange Compliance & Reporting, • Legal & Compliance How You Will Make an Impact: • Show Your Enthusiasm: Your motivation and eagerness to learn will bring positive energy to our team., • Take Initiative: Don’t be afraid to propose new ideas and solutions. Your fresh perspective can make a real difference., • Collaborate Actively: Work closely with your teammates, sharing insights and supporting each other to achieve common goals., • Be Proactive: Ask questions and seek opportunities to take on new tasks and challenges., • Demonstrate Commitment: Show your dedication to the projects you work on, contributing your best effort., • Enhance Team Dynamics: Your positive attitude and willingness to help will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment., • Learn and Grow: Take advantage of every learning opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge., • Adapt and Innovate: Be open to new ways of working and embrace changes that can lead to improvements. Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress., • Advanced English language skills., • Understanding or strong interest in financial industry technologies., • Strong communication and organization skills (leading small meetings, driving objectives, tracking initiatives)., • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to support research, content development, analysis, or process improvement., • Exposure to using AI applications and data management techniques to improve information accuracy and workflow efficiency is desirable., • Previous experience supporting a product introduction or market launch is a plus., • Strong analytical skills and ability to work in fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environments. Curious about what we offer? • 9 weeks full-time paid internship filled with exciting events and initiatives, • Access to LinkedIn Learning, • Access to IPC University, • Improve your technical and soft skills through integrated training and development workshops, • Gain invaluable exposure to leadership and the corporate environment, • Build lasting connections through networking and relationship-building opportunities, • Connect with your peers through exciting social events Additional Information: At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some individuals may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs. Your precise work schedule will be determined by you, your Line Manager and HR before commencement of your internship program with IPC. IPC’s Work Culture: The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today. Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness. We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.

Principal Lawyer (Litigation) Our client, a vibrant, ambitious and diverse London borough has recently undergone significant transformation and modernisation. They are seeking a Principal Lawyer (Litigation) to support this growth and to lead their Litigation team and act as the Council’s foremost expert in civil and criminal litigation, housing law, regulatory matters, employment, governance and related areas. This is a full-time permanent role. 36 hours per week. This is a senior leadership role, critical to protecting the Council’s legal, financial and reputational position while ensuring robust, effective and forward‑thinking legal support to Members, senior officers and services across the organisation. About the role As Principal Lawyer (Litigation), you will lead a specialist team covering civil litigation, criminal litigation, employment and regulatory law. You will oversee high‑risk, high‑value and complex legal matters, provide authoritative strategic advice, and represent the Council at the highest levels. You will: • Serve as the Council’s lead expert across civil and criminal litigation, employment, regulatory, housing, governance and related fields, • Provide strategic legal advice to Members and senior officers on complex and sensitive matters, • Lead and manage the Council’s litigation caseload, including appeals, enforcement actions and major project work, • Provide advocacy before tribunals, public inquiries and courts (Magistrates’, Crown, County and High Courts), • Lead negotiations, settlements, drafting of legal documentation and consent orders, • Oversee a specialist team of lawyers and legal assistants, providing leadership, supervision, training and development, • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, precedents and protocols to ensure best practice and compliance, • Produce reports for Cabinet, Committees and Scrutiny, and deliver training to Members and officers, • Monitor changes in law, case law and practice and communicate their impact to stakeholders, • Work with external Counsel, external firms, partner agencies and government bodies, • Play a key role in financial management of the service, including income generation and risk mitigation, • Contribute to corporate governance, strategic planning and organisational improvement This is a fast‑paced and influential role requiring leadership, confidence and deep specialist expertise. About you You will be an authoritative, skilled and collaborative legal leader with a strong track record in litigation and public sector practice. Previous management experience is required. You will have: • A qualification as Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX, authorised to conduct legal work. Minimum 5+ PQE., • Extensive experience in civil and/or criminal litigation, housing and regulatory law, • Advocacy experience across courts and tribunals, • Strong knowledge of local government law, governance, decision‑making and probity, • Experience advising at senior strategic level within a public sector or similar organisation, • Proven ability to supervise, develop and lead a specialist legal team, • Exceptional analytical, drafting and problem‑solving skills, • Ability to manage complex, high‑risk matters requiring extensive research and judgement, • Strong partnership‑building and communication skills at Member, officer and inter‑agency levels, • A commitment to high professional standards, service improvement and equality, diversity and inclusion The council offers: • A high‑profile leadership role with strategic influence, • Varied, complex and intellectually stimulating caseloads, • Hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in the office), • Opportunities to shape policy, governance and service delivery, • Dedicated CPD, leadership development and training, • A collaborative and inclusive culture Apply now If you are an experienced legal leader ready to take on a senior strategic role with real impact on the borough’s future, we would be delighted to hear from you. 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We are seeking an Oil Products Analyst to join a global energy trading organisation in London. The role involves providing detailed analysis and forecasts across global oil markets, with a focus on refining economics, supply-demand balances, and market trends, particularly within Light Ends (LPG, Naphtha, Gasoline). You will apply a strong understanding of refining operations alongside geopolitical, regulatory, and macroeconomic drivers to support decision-making across trading, upstream, and strategic functions. The role provides broad exposure to the full commodity trading lifecycle through close interaction with trading, shipping, operations, scheduling, credit, middle office, back office, legal, finance, and contracts teams. Flexibility is required to support cross-functional collaboration and provide operational cover when needed, including occasional out-of-hours work depending on business requirements. The organisation operates globally across crude oil, refined products, and biofuels, with integrated trading, logistics, and supply chain activities. It is actively engaged in both traditional and lower-carbon energy markets, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and the energy transition. Main Responsibilities • Synthesising cross-regional and cross-product fundamental views, with a focus on Light Ends (LPG, Naphtha, Gasoline)., • Developing, implementing, and enhancing analytical tools and models to support real-time market analysis., • Validating and challenging modelling approaches through back-testing and research., • Maintaining global energy datasets, refining balances, and supply-demand forecasts., • Producing reports and presentations for management, including analysis of crude and refined product profitability., • Supporting improvements to IT systems and analytical infrastructure to enhance efficiency and output quality. Skills and Experience Required • University degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. economics, mathematics, science, engineering or similar)., • Experience in a similar analytical or market-focused role., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate insights., • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in analysis and reporting., • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions., • Adaptability to changing market conditions and evolving industry dynamics., • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex analytical challenges., • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Product Regulatory Lawyer (Payments & Issuing) London | Hybrid (2–3 days in office) We’re partnering with a high‑growth, technology‑led payments business operating at the intersection of card issuing, product innovation and global payments. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious product-focused payments lawyer to step into a genuinely influential role at a pivotal stage of the company’s growth. The opportunity This business has historically been very lean from a legal perspective and is now deliberately investing in product governance and in‑house legal capability. You’ll be joining a small, close‑knit legal function and will play a hands‑on role shaping how products are built, approved, and scaled globally. You will: • Act as a trusted legal partner to product teams, embedded in product development from early design through to launch, • Lead on product governance, including building and refining product approval processes, product matrices, and customer‑facing terms & conditions, • Advise on payments regulation with a strong emphasis on issuing-side products (cards and related payment flows), • Support new initiatives such as issuing programmes and potential licensing projects, • Work closely with compliance, risk and external advisers, while remaining commercially pragmatic Who we’re looking for You’re likely to be: • England & Wales qualified Solicitor, • 5–8 PQE and genuinely ambitious, • A product lawyer first, with strong payments regulatory capability, • Experienced in issuing-side payments, ideally from:, • Fintechs or challenger banks (e.g. similar to Monzo, Revolut, Barclaycard), • Card payments or issuer/merchant environments (issuer‑side strongly preferred), • Comfortable working directly with product managers and engineers Culture & working style • Smart, collaborative, and low‑ego, • People who enjoy building, not inheriting, • Expectation of some US and Australia hours (balanced, not constant), • True greenfield product governance work, • Real access to senior stakeholders, • Broad scope across product, regulatory and strategic payments work, • A chance to make your mark in a business that genuinely values its legal team If this role is of interest – apply for more information.

Senior Associate | Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity | London | Work alongside a UK leading Data Privacy Partner If you’re a senior data privacy lawyer, this is a standout opportunity to join a team at a pivotal stage of growth. A top 10 partner has recently joined the firm with a clear mandate to build out the data, privacy and cybersecurity practice, and they are looking for someone to work closely alongside them as the team develops. You will sit directly beside this partner, gaining exposure to high-quality work across data privacy, cybersecurity and digital regulation, while playing a visible role in shaping the direction of the practice. This is an opportunity to move beyond purely GDPR advisory work and build expertise in areas such as AI regulation, digital risk and data-driven commercial strategy. The Firm This is a highly regarded top 50 UK and Ireland law firm with a strong national platform, an established London office and a broad client base across both public and private sectors. The firm has particular strength across technology, financial services, life sciences, education, real estate and the public sector. This gives the data team access to a varied and high-quality workload, often sitting at the intersection of commercial, regulatory and societal change. The London office combines the infrastructure and client base of a large firm with the energy and visibility of a team that is at the earlier stages of an ambitious plan. With consistent and substantial growth year on year, the firm is looking to expand, with the data privacy practice being a key focus. The firm is also investing heavily in AI and legal technology, with data, privacy, cybersecurity and digital regulation sitting at the centre of that strategy. This creates a strong platform for lawyers interested in emerging areas such as AI regulation, online safety, cybersecurity and digital risk. The Role You will join the London-based Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity team, advising on a broad range of UK and EU data protection and privacy matters. You will work closely with the partner leading the team’s growth, across corporate, financial services, real estate and commercial matters. This will provide exposure not only to a broad and high-quality workload, but also to key clients and business development opportunities. At this stage of the team’s development, this offers a strong platform for a senior associate looking to play a visible role in its growth. The work will include GDPR compliance, DPIAs, transfer risk assessments, international data transfers, privacy frameworks, DSARs, automated decision-making requests and data-related commercial contracts. Alongside this, you will advise on more strategic and evolving areas such as AI, digital transformation, profiling, biometrics, online safety, age verification, the EU Data Act and wider digital regulatory frameworks. Cybersecurity and incident response will also form part of the role, including supporting clients in relation to cyberattacks and personal data breaches, as well as contributing to international compliance programmes across multiple jurisdictions. This is not a narrow support role. You will have the opportunity to lead on matters, develop client relationships, supervise junior lawyers and work closely with senior members of the team as the practice continues to grow. The Candidate • A Senior Associate with 4-8 PQE, • Strong experience in data protection and privacy law, • Good knowledge of UK and EU GDPR and related frameworks, • Experience advising on compliance, DPIAs and international data transfers, • Exposure to cybersecurity or incident response is beneficial, • Interest in emerging areas such as AI and digital regulation, • Confident managing clients and supervising junior lawyers What’s On Offer • Working directly alongside a UK leading privacy partner with an ambitious mandate to grow a specialist team, • High-quality data, privacy and cybersecurity work, • A competitive salary and benefits package, • A visible role in a growing London team, • Exposure to emerging areas including AI and digital regulation, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Clear long-term progression, including a route to partnership This is a strong opportunity for a data privacy lawyer who wants to be close to decision-making, broaden their expertise and play a meaningful role in building a modern practice. If this is of interest, then please apply now or reach out to Freddie Bolwell for a confidential discussion.

Job Title: Employee Relations Consultant, AVP – UK & Ireland Duration: 4 Months Location: London / Edinburgh Job Description • Identify, research and resolve employee relations issues in partnership with HRBPs, managers and employees., • Facilitate employee relations investigations (performance, sickness absence management, conduct, grievance, anti-harassment). Provide support and advice to investigating and hearing managers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach., • Work with Employment and Regulatory Legal in respect of ER issues and policy work as necessary, especially in respect on new employment regulations/changes to law., • Partner with HRBPs and other COE’s in relation to in-going and out-going TUPE’s for T&C’s review, policy analysis and consultation purposes., • Keep up to date with current local laws and regulations and ensure that this knowledge is cascaded to whole GHR UK and Ireland teams and GHR policies and procedures are updated in accordance with legal regulations., • Participate in Global Policy reviews and provide a local country view on new and revised policies and procedures., • Work closely with Occupational Health and Permanent Health Insurance providers to ensure early intervention on case management and joined up approach to managing and supporting employees on sickness absence., • Provide Employee Relations view/advice on business change management proposals as and when required., • Support fellow ER Consultants in UK & Ireland in managing collective case load for these locations. Extend cover to cases across EMEA as and when required., • GHR input to specific local, regional or EMEA projects as and when required., • Provide support to Global ER colleagues as and when required. Skills and Experience • College degree in business, human resources or related field or equivalent education, • Proven experience working in a fast faced ER function (Financial services experience preferable)., • Knowledge of UK and Irish Employment Law., • Proven experience managing ER Cases., • Experience navigating a global organization and matrix structures. Required Competencies • Strong sense of teamwork, • Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills., • Client Focused., • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships locally & virtually., • Self- disciplined, with the ability to work alone, with remote management., • Strong analytical skills, detail and deadline oriented., • Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment., • Strong sense of teamwork

Job Title: Senior Commercial Counsel (12month FTE) Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Industry: SaaS / Cloud / Technology About the company Edison Smart are partnered with a high-growth technology company operating within the SaaS and cloud infrastructure space. The organisation supports enterprise customers globally and is scaling its commercial operations, requiring strong legal support to enable revenue growth. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced legal team, working closely with sales and business stakeholders to drive complex commercial transactions. Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate complex SaaS and commercial agreements, • Partner closely with sales teams to support revenue-generating deals, • Advise on data protection, privacy, and regulatory requirements, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and compliance, • Develop contract playbooks, templates, and internal processes, • Support vendor, partner, and infrastructure agreements, • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior legal team members Key Requirements: • Qualified lawyer in the UK with strong commercial experience, • 8+ years’ experience across law firm and in-house environments, • Proven experience negotiating SaaS or cloud-based agreements, • Strong understanding of enterprise sales environments, • Experience supporting high-volume, fast-paced commercial teams, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to work independently and across global teams

Compliance Analyst Elite US Law Firm Salary Up To £60,000pa + Benefits (Depending on Experience) Permanent Opportunity Our client, an elite US law firm, is actively recruiting for a bright and enthusiastic legal compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis in their London office - working as their new Compliance Analyst. The Compliance Team is responsible for providing risk, regulatory and legal advice/support to the London office - managing new client and business acceptance, alongside general compliance matters. As the successful Compliance Analyst, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following: • Conducting sanctions checks and maintaining sanctions databases, • Developing and maintaining an understanding of the firm's AML and sanctions policies/procedures, • Drafting analysis for Fee-Earners and the MLRO, • Assisting with high-risk, ongoing matters, • Monitoring AML checks and ensuring they're completed, • Assisting with lateral hire clearances, • Liaising with their US office for conflicts related queries, • Assisting with the management of the team inbox and workflow • more much. To be considered for this position, you'll need to have/be the following: • 1-2 years' experience working in an AML focused role (or as a mixed role) from a top US or international law firm (essential), • Some Legal Conflicts experience is desirable, not essential, • Be educated to degree level, or have a compliance qualification, • Be able to commute to the London office 4 days a week (essential) For more information, get in touch as soon as possible.

Position Summary: Play a critical role in the operation of the NBA’s compliance program with responsibility for managing the EME region’s compliance with applicable law and NBA policy, including leading the third-party due diligence vetting process across the region. This position will based in our office in London. Primary Responsibility: • Lead third-party due diligence in accordance with the NBA’s policies and procedures, with first line responsibility for assessing and advising legal, regulatory, and reputational risk., • Proactively analyse relevant deal terms, third-party information, and risk reports in connection with due diligence reviews, provide assessments to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer., • Draft reports that succinctly summarize findings and provide a recommended course of action., • Provide general compliance assistance to employees in the region, including advising on best practices and complex compliance issues, particularly in the areas of anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, conflicts-of-interest, and business conduct., • Provide ongoing guidance on adherence to NBA compliance policies., • Support regional business lawyers in analysing compliance-related contractual provisions and assessing risk., • Give due diligence and other training to regional employees., • Effectively track and communicate the status of open issues., • Maintain broad knowledge of compliance best practices and trends. Required Skills/Knowledge • Demonstrated experience balancing commercial goals and risk, with an ability to think strategically and creatively., • Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, with an exceptional level of attention to detail., • Robust, proactive problem-solving skills and ability to identify and facilitate solutions., • Ability to work autonomously, accurately, and efficiently while balancing a high-volume workload., • Experience working collaboratively in cross-border environments with legal colleagues and business clients., • Knowledge of and experience advising clients on anti-bribery and anti-corruption law, sanctions, and other compliance-related laws and regulations is preferred but not required. Experience Requirements • Minimum 4-7 years’ PQE or post-admission experience gained at a London or NY office of a top-tier multinational law firm or similar office elsewhere and/or a multi-national company. Educational Background • Law degree from a top tier university in the U.S. or U.K., • Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales and/or admitted to the NY bar (or other US jurisdiction). If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please submit your CV via by clicking the apply button.

Junior Privacy Counsel - Professional Services 3 days/week in office in London Up to £72,000 A leading professional services/consulting firm are recruiting for a Junior Privacy Lawyer to join a large & well-established in-house legal function. Unparalleled career progression & development opportunities are on offer here. Responsibilities • Researching regulatory developments & guidance to support data protection activities across the firm, • Support on the drafting/negotiation of data protection aspects of commercial agreements, • Assist with developing privacy policies, completing DPIAs, maintaining ROPAs Requirements • NQ-3PQE, • Minimum of 1 years experience working in a privacy-focused role, • Open to both in-house & private practice backgrounds, • Experience with UK/EU data protection regulation

About Zango At Zango, we’re training AI agents to read and interpret complex regulations thereby turning regulation into code. Our mission is to help financial institutions stay ahead of regulatory change, so they can grow and expand faster without hitting compliance bottlenecks, whilst upholding the highest standards of risk, compliance and governance management. Since incorporation in 2024, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s largest financial institutions and raised significant backing from top-tier investors. The Role As we continue to expand and onboard more clients, we are seeking an Regulatory AI Architect with deep subject matter expertise in regulatory compliance and non-financial risk to help shape and deliver our solutions to our clients. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, suited to an SME who can engage deeply in the technical and regulatory nuances while also building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. Location: 5 days a week in office (Liverpool street, London, UK) What You’ll Do • Be the technical expert. Interpret and break down complex regulations, translating them into clear, structured requirements, logic and frameworks., • Extract obligations and conduct compliance assessments, risk reviews, gap analyses., • Work with product and engineering teams to embed regulatory logic into AI models., • Review and validate AI agent outputs, serving as a Human-in-the-Loop to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment. What We’re Looking For • 3-8 years of experience in compliance within non-financial risk, especially with experience in regulatory compliance or related roles within financial services., • Backgrounds may include consultants who have worked with large financial services clients or compliance managers in financial institutions., • Candidates who additionally come from a legal background preferred., • An individual contributor who is hands-on and delivers high-quality work in an efficient manner., • This is not an AML/FinCrime role and will not be suited for candidates with a primarily AML/FinCrime background. Broad and varied compliance experience preferred. Why This Role • High impact opportunity to influence product strategy and be part of a business that shapes how financial institutions adopt AI., • Competitive salary with performance based upside and equity

Title :Director - Counsel of Structured Finance & Fund Location: London, UK The Role: We are seeking a Structured Finance & Fund Counsel to join our London team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a lawyer who thrives in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and enjoys building long-term relationships with Chinese-speaking investors, sponsors, and counterparties. This role will lead legal structuring for project finance, green bonds, and fund vehicles; negotiate with international lenders and equity partners; and serve as a trusted advisor on capital markets transactions tied to our global renewable energy portfolio. Key Responsibilities:  Structured Finance & Project Finance: Lead legal documentation and negotiation for senior debt, mezzanine, and hybrid financing structures across multiple jurisdictions. Advise on security packages, intercreditor arrangements, and lender consent mechanics.  Fund Formation & Investment Vehicles: Structure and document private funds, co-investment platforms, and SPV architectures for institutional capital deployment into renewable energy assets.  Capital Markets & Finance: Support issuance of bonds, sustainability-linked instruments, and other structured products. Ensure compliance with Green Bond Principles and relevant regulatory frameworks.  Cross-Border Transaction Management: Coordinate with external counsel in project jurisdictions (Latin America, Southeast Asia) and manage legal risk across civil and common law systems.  Regulatory & Compliance: Monitor evolving UK, EU, and international financial regulations

Summary: An impressive scale up business, backed by a global investment management company are seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to join their growing development team Our client work across a number of clean energy technologies including Solar PV and BESS in the UK and across a growing client base in Europe. With an appetite to expand their renewable energy portfolio, they require legal support across their project lifecycle operations, with a primary focus on the development stages. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to play a key role in the delivery of critical energy infrastructure projects. This role requires 2-3 days a week office working in London Key Responsibilities: • Provide legal support across the development stages of their portfolio, with further support across other business areas., • Lead on site control and land strategy, including negotiation of option agreements, leases, easements/wayleaves, and managing full title due diligence, • Advise on planning, permitting, and regulatory matters, supporting projects through the consenting process and mitigating development-stage risks, • Support early-stage project structuring and commercial agreements, including grid connection arrangements, JDAs, and development-stage M&A, • Support project financing activities, including due diligence and lender negotiations, • Work closely with internal stakeholders including development, engineering, and commercial teams, • Manage external legal counsel where required Requirements: • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 2 years PQE, • Proven experience within the renewable energy sector, ideally with exposure to Solar and/or BESS projects, • Strong understanding of UK energy regulation and project development frameworks, • Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and drafting skills, • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

About the Company: Our client is a specialist underwriting team that provides transactional insurance solutions, namely Warranty and indemnity (W&I) and Tax Insurance. They provide a tailored W&I solution focused mostly on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the Benelux, France, Germany, CEE Role Overview: The Underwriter will be responsible for evaluating risks and determining appropriate insurance coverage for clients. This position involves close collaboration with brokers and intermediaries to develop tailored insurance solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage their legal expertise to navigate complex insurance regulations and ensure compliance with both local and international standards. Key Responsibilities: • Assess and underwrite insurance applications, ensuring all policies meet legal and regulatory requirements., • Collaborate with brokers and intermediaries to craft customized insurance products., • Conduct thorough risk assessments, making informed decisions on policy terms and pricing., • Stay updated on industry trends, particularly within the Swedish and broader international insurance markets., • Contribute to the development of new insurance products to meet market needs., • Maintain compliance with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements. Qualifications: • 2-5 years of experience, ideally within Private Practice., • A law degree is required, providing a strong foundation for understanding and interpreting complex insurance contracts., • Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to risk evaluation., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, results-driven environment. This role offers a unique opportunity for a driven professional to make a substantial impact within a leading insurance organization. If you are ready to take the next step in your underwriting career, apply today.

Sonder Consultants is working with an international firm in London on a new mandate for a Competition Associate at the 2–5 PQE level — a team with genuine breadth across the full competition spectrum and a pipeline that rarely slows. The Role You'll advise on a broad mix of competition work: merger control and transactional clearances, regulatory advisory, investigations, and competition litigation. Expect direct partner access, early ownership of workstreams, and exposure to complex cross-border matters from day one — the kind of practice that builds a real profile in the market, not just a CV line. Open-Minded on Background The team is open to candidates from pure competition backgrounds, as well as strong corporate or transactional associates looking to pivot into competition. If you've been close to merger clearance work on the deal side and want to cross over, this is a genuine route in. What We're Looking For • 2–5 years' PQE at a reputable UK or international firm, • Strong academics, • A clear and credible interest in building a career in competition law, • England & Wales qualified (or eligible) Why This Role • Broad, high-quality work across the full competition practice, • Direct partner mentorship with real career development behind it, • A team that invests in associates and promotes from within, • Strong deal flow and consistent, varied workload Ready for a Confidential Chat? If you're considering a move — or just want an informed view of where your profile fits in the current competition market — get in touch with Sonder London. We'll share the firm name, team details, and comp benchmarks on a quick call before you commit to anything. Shortlisting is moving, so early conversations are encouraged. Get in touch - About Sonder Consultants Sonder Consultants is a global legal search firm with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Hong Kong. We partner with the world's most prestigious law firms and elite boutiques, specialising in private practice associate and partner recruitment across key international hubs. Our approach is relationship-led: long-term, discreet, and tailored. Our team understands the nuances of each market and works closely with lawyers to map strategic career moves that align with their experience, priorities, and ambitions. Whether you're exploring a step-up in your current market or considering a relocation, Sonder provides transparent guidance, market insight, and access to opportunities at the highest level.

Interim Legal Counsel – Construction (6-Month Contract) Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents. A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. About the Role We are seeking an interim Legal Counsel specializing in construction to support Equinix’s data centre development projects across the EMEA region for a period of 6 months. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in fast-paced, business-critical environments and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business with a focus on the Design & Construction team. Key Responsibilities • Advise on all legal and contractual aspects of the development and construction of data centres, including contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory compliance., • Support major infrastructure projects, focusing on construction contracts and project delivery., • Provide clear, commercial, and practical legal advice to stakeholders across EMEA., • Identify legal risks and propose pragmatic solutions to enable business growth., • Contribute to creation and continuous improvement of legal processes, playbooks and templates., • Manage external counsel. Qualifications & Experience • Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE, specializing in construction law., • Experience in private practice, in-house, or both., • Strong expertise in construction contracts and infrastructure projects., • Experience in the data centre industry is preferred but not essential., • Fluent English., • Ability to work independently and handle a diverse, fast-paced workload. Skills & Attributes • Excellent negotiation and drafting abilities., • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills., • Adaptable, solution-oriented, and collaborative team player. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to work on high-impact construction projects at the forefront of digital infrastructure., • Gain experience at a leader of the data centre industry., • Exposure to complex, cross-border work in a fast-growing region., • High visibility with senior business stakeholders., • Join a well-respected, collaborative, and high-performing legal team.

About the Role Junior Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor - Central London - REF: 890664AL A rare opportunity has arisen for a junior solicitor to join a leading Legal 500 Crime firm in their Criminal Regulatory and professional discipline department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious junior, looking to develop a long‑term career and work exclusively within the Professional Regulation and Discipline team, advising and representing clients The role will involve: • Representing clients at police stations, including out‑of‑hours attendance, • Acting for professionals subject to regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, • Analysing and managing large volumes of evidence, • Working effectively under tight deadlines in high‑pressure matters, • Supporting the continued growth and development of the department Candidate Requirements • Be a qualified solicitor (0–3 PQE), • Hold full Police Station Accreditation, • Hold Duty Solicitor Accreditation, • Have a strong interest in professional regulation and disciplinary work, • Be keen to obtain Higher Rights of Audience, • Be confident representing clients, including outside normal office hours, • Have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail What's on offer? • A competitive salary starting from £45,000 and increasing depending on experience, • Exposure to high‑quality, complex and interesting regulatory work, • Support and encouragement to obtain Higher Rights of Audience, • A supportive and collaborative team environment, • Genuine opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the department, • Competitive out of hours attendance fees Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – no CV required for an initial confidential discussion. Contact: Abigail Lockett, Retained Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07494 821 014 Email:

Legal Counsel – Defence Technology (AI) Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £100,000 – £130,000 + Benefits/Bonus About the Company A high-growth UK defence technology start-up at the forefront of applied AI, delivering cutting-edge solutions across intelligence, operations, and decision-making. The business is scaling rapidly and plays a key role in supporting mission-critical environments. The Role We’re looking for a commercial Legal Counsel (5+ PQE) to take ownership of a broad legal remit in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, advising across commercial, strategic, and regulatory matters while helping shape legal strategy as the business grows. Key Responsibilities: • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, • Advising on IP, data privacy, and employment law, • Supporting projects including product development, fundraising, and M&A, • Maintaining legal templates, policies, and processes, • Supporting company secretarial activities, • Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE, • Strong commercial experience (in-house or private practice), • Background in tech, AI, or defence (desirable), • Comfortable in a fast-paced / start-up environment, • Commercial, proactive, and able to work autonomously

We are partnering with a rapidly expanding international technology company who are seeking a talented Corporate Legal Counsel to join their globally recognised legal team in London. The team is collaborative, high-performing, and plays a key role in supporting business operations across multiple jurisdictions. Your Role Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will handle a broad and varied portfolio, including: • Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing client and supplier contracts., • Advising client services and internal teams on legal and compliance matters., • Developing and implementing policies to manage risk effectively., • Leading legal and compliance training initiatives., • Managing corporate governance, company secretarial, and structural matters., • Providing guidance on areas such as corporate/commercial law, intellectual property, data privacy, technology, sanctions, and regulatory compliance. Who We’re Looking For • A corporate/litigation/finance legal associate from a top-tier law firm., • 1–3 years PQE with strong experience in corporate and commercial matters., • Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Legal Associate seeking a new challenge and the chance to expand their expertise in an in-house environment while collaborating with other high-calibre lawyers! If you are interested in discussing in more detail, please reach out to Sarah -

Senior Commercial Counsel – Technology / Platform Contracts Location: London (hybrid) Level: Senior Legal Counsel / Principal Counsel Sector: Global Social Media / Technology Platform The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Counsel to join the legal team of a market‑leading global social media and technology company. This is a high‑impact role supporting fast‑moving, revenue‑generating product and commercial initiatives across Europe and globally. You will act as a trusted legal adviser to senior stakeholders across product, partnerships, sales, marketing, data, procurement and engineering, helping the business scale responsibly while managing legal and reputational risk in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead complex commercial, technology and strategic partnership agreements, including SaaS, platform integrations, licensing, APIs, data sharing, cloud services, ad tech and content‑related contracts, • Advise on new product launches and commercial models, providing pragmatic, commercially‑focused legal guidance, • Partner closely with product, commercial and operational teams, embedding legal support early in the lifecycle, • Provide strategic advice on data, privacy, regulatory and IP considerations impacting commercial arrangements, • Support global and regional initiatives, working with international legal teams across EMEA, the US and APAC, • Negotiate directly with sophisticated counterparties, including major technology providers, agencies and enterprise customers, • Contribute to process improvements, playbooks and scalable contracting solutions in a high‑growth environment, • Mentor junior lawyers and help shape best practice within the commercial legal team About You • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience in commercial / technology law, • Strong background in complex commercial contracting within a technology, media, digital or platform‑based business (in‑house and/or top‑tier private practice), • Comfortable advising on contracts involving data usage, privacy, digital products, monetisation and global operations, • Commercially astute, solutions‑oriented and confident operating with senior business stakeholders, • Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving regulatory and product environment, • Experience working cross‑border and with international legal teams is strongly preferred Hybrid working offered (2 days in ideally); please contact: for further details.

SSQ are working with a leading technology-first professional services organisation on a senior data and AI legal role within a well-regarded in-house team. This is a broad, high-impact position sitting across legal, privacy and compliance, with real exposure to AI, complex data use, and strategic decision-making across the business. What you’ll be doing: • Drafting and negotiating data processing and data sharing agreements, • Advising on cutting-edge, data-centred projects (including AI), covering areas such as international transfers, legitimate interests and wider data protection requirements, • Acting as the lead on data protection matters within the legal team, • Managing and developing junior privacy lawyers, while supporting colleagues on data-related aspects of their work, • Helping shape how the business collects, stores and uses personal data, including policy development and interpreting regulatory change, enforcement trends and case law, • Acting as the UK point of contact within a global network on data privacy matters What they’re looking for: • England & Wales qualified lawyer with solid post-qualification experience (10-20PQE), • Strong knowledge of UK/EU data protection law, • Experience in a commercial, tech or data-heavy environment, • Pragmatic, solutions-focused and confident working with senior stakeholders A strong opportunity for someone who wants to manage and lead a team and advise across a real breadth of AI, data and commercial advisory, rather than a narrow privacy remit.

The Firm Our client is a global legal powerhouse with a reputation for handling the most complex, high-value mandates in the financial world. While they have long been a dominant force in Global M&A and Capital Markets, the firm is currently executing a strategic expansion, with significant focus on its European platform. This is one of my best clients where I have placed more than half a dozen associates across the firm over the past twelve months, and know the senior management of the firm extremely well. The firm pays Cravath but does not have a crazy hours culture, putting more value on the technical rigour of its work which is often novel and exclusively at the very top end of market. The Role Joining the Financial Services Regulatory practice, you will work within a lean, high-calibre team led by some of the most respected names in the City. The practice is known for its generalist approach, meaning you will gain exposure to a broader range of matters than is typically possible at Magic Circle firms - including private capital, banking and a breadth of FS clientele. Key responsibilities include • Advising premier global investment banks and private capital providers on UK/EU regulatory frameworks., • Supporting cross-border strategic M&A and restructuring projects., • Providing high-level advisory on complex structural changes and new market entries., • Interacting directly with senior stakeholders at Tier 1 financial institutions. Requirements • Experience: 1–4 years PQE gained within a leading Financial Services Regulatory practice (Likely Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or high-end US firm)., • Academics: A distinguished academic record from a top-tier university is essential., • Technical Rigour: A deep understanding of non-contentious regulatory matters and the ability to apply that knowledge to commercial, multi-jurisdictional transactions., • Ambition: A desire to move beyond "siloed" law and develop into a well-rounded legal advisor within an entrepreneurial environment. Why Apply? • Elite Exposure: Handle the same calibre of work as the Magic Circle but within a smaller, more visible team., • Career Trajectory: As the office scales its platform in Europe, early-to-mid-level associates are positioned for rapid professional development and internal visibility. Confidential Enquiries Due to the strategic nature of these hires, this search is being conducted on a highly confidential basis. To learn more about the lead partners and the firm’s specific growth roadmap, please reach on for a confidential discussion. Eden Brown Senior Consultant - Montresor Legal +447541690028

Senior Employment Lawyer – International Markets (Permanent) We are partnering with a fast-growing, emerging media international business undergoing significant global expansion. As part of this growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Employment Lawyer to take ownership of employment matters across international markets. This is a unique opportunity for a mid-level lawyer to step into a regional leadership role, working closely with senior stakeholders and shaping employment strategy across a global workforce. The Role Reporting into the senior legal leadership team, you will be the primary point of contact for all employment law matters across international markets. You will play a key role in supporting business growth, managing risk, and driving best practice across a diverse and international workforce. Key Responsibilities • Lead on all employment law matters across international markets, • Advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious issues, including disciplinary processes, grievances, redundancies, and exits, • Partner closely with HR and senior leadership to provide strategic, commercially focused advice, • Support on cross-border projects, including restructurings, integrations, and workforce expansion, • Manage and coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions where required, • Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and internal procedures, • Ensure compliance with local employment laws and evolving regulatory frameworks, • Drive consistency and best practice across international employment processes Requirements • Qualified lawyer with c. 4–10 years’ PQE (UK or equivalent common law jurisdiction preferred), • Strong employment law experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm or in-house environment, • Experience advising across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred, • Commercially astute with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving business, • Confident working autonomously and engaging directly with senior stakeholders, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

We are working on an exciting new opportunity with a listed Mining company in London, who have been hugely successful and are currently looking to expand their legal team in their London office. You would play a critical role in supporting all mining operations and corporate functions, with a particular focus on projects, operations, supply chain and finance across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in Francophone West Africa. You will be a trusted adviser to the business, delivering commercially focused legal advice and managing legal and regulatory risk in a fast-paced international mining business. The role involves substantial autonomy, cross-border legal work, and close engagement with senior operational and finance stakeholders on key commercial and operational initiatives. The role will provide direct exposure to operational mining activities and large-scale project development in an international environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Projects • Lead drafting, review and negotiation of complex, high-value commercial agreements, including:, • EPC/EPCM and construction contracts, • Mining services, drilling services, and operational supply contracts (including key consumables), • Offtake and supply chain, logistics and procurement contracts, • Provide strategic legal advice on major tenders, procurement processes, and large-scale project development initiatives., • Support contract management, including variations, claims, early-stage disputes, and preparation of legal memoranda., • Support best practice development in the commercial contract management teams, including the implementation and enhancement of templates, manuals and training. Candidate Profile Experience • Qualified lawyer with 8–15 years PQE, ideally gained in a leading international law firm and/or in-house environment., • Strong experience in mining, natural resources, energy or major infrastructure projects., • Strong experience advising on complex commercial contracts in an operational or project environment, including procurement processes, major tenders and large-scale services or infrastructure agreements., • Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, decentralised operating environment., • Experience negotiating high-value strategic agreements and managing complex stakeholders., • Experience with cross-border regulatory frameworks (West Africa strongly preferred)., • Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law. Skills & Attributes • Fluent in English and French (essential), must have right to work in the UK, • Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills., • Highly autonomous, commercially minded, resilient, adaptable, and capable of navigating complex political and regulatory environments., • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Strong organisational and project management skills., • Team oriented and collaborative.

Our client is a global financial services organisation who provides specialist corporate and investment banking services to an international client base. In response to growth, the investment banking arm of the business is now looking for a derivatives/master agreements legal professional/lawyer to join their established and highly regarded London legal team. This role is a day-rate contract role, initially, but the team have previously taken on 3 other master agreements negotiators who were all taken on permanently following the initial contract length, and this is also an aim for this hire, if desired by both parties. In this role you will: • Review, negotiate and support the execution of a range of corporate ISDA negotiations;, • Advise on a netting arrangements;, • Deal with related transactions and documentation, including CSAs, for example;, • Support the front office in the management of legal risk for the EMEA-wide business. What are we looking for? • A qualified lawyer or master agreements legal professional with at least 9 years’ experience with derivatives (primarily ISDA) documentation;, • Experience working with a funds/buy slide client base;, • Candidates with a one-month notice period or less, ideally;, • Experience in IM/VM work (either from a regulatory implementation project, or related exercise). In return, our client will offer the successful candidate a competitive day rate salary, healthy work/life balance, generous and flexible hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to form part of an established and cohesive legal team. For more information, please contact, citing 'AY 10852' 07900 692209 OR 07944 390723 To keep up to date with Arbuthnot Yon’s postings, please 'follow' us. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

Who are we? Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of over 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden. Why work at Howden? We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. The Role You will handle a caseload of Professional Indemnity claims for some of our largest clients. Key responsibilities include managing those claims from start to finish, attending client meetings when required and contributing to data and risk management initiatives. What you'll do • Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives., • Manages assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required, • Provides relevant management information to senior management, • Develops strong relationships with markets, • Negotiate with markets to achieve the best outcome for the client, • Maintains any ongoing delegated authority contracts appropriately and cost effectively, • Create comprehensive claims documents:, • Presents claims to underwriters, dealing with queries, providing feedback and responding appropriately to clients, insurers and relevant internal departments., • Reviews and prepares correspondence regarding notifications and claims to ensure that products and cover best meet the client’s risk requirements, business objectives and compliance requirements., • Keeps clients and insurers informed of developments relating to notifications and claims, liaising with third parties as necessary., • Investigates and resolves queries from clients etc, following these through to resolution and keeping all parties informed throughout the process., • Ensure up to date records are always maintained on the Group systems, • Interprets instructions and issues arising, and then implement actions according to policies and procedures, • Keep informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the division/department, • As a more experienced member of the team, will assist less able team members with their personal development, where required, • Actively undertakes personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of best practice, • Remains aware of external, industry, legal and regulatory developments etc to ensure practice and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard, • Keeps informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Operating Entity/Group Who we're looking for • Has significant previous Claims based experience (ideally with an international broker), • Good understanding general principles of insurance., • Good understanding of London market operations (Lloyds and company markets), • Understanding of company objectives and how own role contributes to these., • Good knowledge relating to claims-handling process., • Understanding of broking and underwriting process., • Knowledge of the market within which the company operates including an awareness of competitors, specific territory knowledge, cultural awareness, • Awareness of the regulatory environment and requirements., • Specific systems’ knowledge relevant to claims processing, • Team player., • Good level of numeracy and literacy., • Good level of communication and interpersonal skills including, written, verbal and face to face, • Highly organised, with good planning skills., • Able to work to flexibly to achieve tight deadlines/targets, • Able to build sustainable relationships, • Able to be proactive and work on own initiative, • Resilient and calm under pressure., • Commercial acumen., • Good decision making skills/analytical., • Able to react to change positively and productively. What do we offer in return? A career that you define. Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges. And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives. Diversity and Inclusion At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us: • Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new, • We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. 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Private Client Family Solicitor | Finance Focus London | Award Winning Boutique UHNW Practice | 5+ Years PQE The Opportunity Lex Exec is supporting an exceptional opportunity with a highly specialised boutique family law firm in London. Having successfully partnered with this firm previously, and having received consistently outstanding feedback from those placed, we can say with confidence that this is a genuinely unique opportunity to join an already award winning team that is destined for even greater heights in the years ahead. This firm has experienced rapid growth in recent years, establishing itself as one of the most respected boutiques in London and gaining increasing recognition on the international stage. It operates at the very top end of the private client market, advising HNW and UHNW individuals on complex, high-value family law matters. The team includes widely recognised specialists known for handling sophisticated and often international cases. The firm is now seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a strong focus on financial remedies work, acting on high-value divorce cases involving complex asset structures, international elements, and reputational sensitivity. Why This Firm? This is a modern, ambitious boutique that offers a compelling alternative to the traditional City or large national firm model. • Access to a premiere UHNW caseload from day one, including complex and high-value financial remedy matters, • A firm that has grown rapidly into one of the most respected boutiques in London, with clear momentum and ambition, • A transparent and achievable pathway to progression, including Partner, • A highly competitive and clearly structured bonus scheme that genuinely rewards performance, • A collaborative culture built on a we not I ethos, where success is shared, • Early and meaningful client exposure and responsibility, • A sensible and flexible approach to hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home) This has proven particularly attractive for individuals in larger firms who feel progression is unclear or overly rigid, and where their contribution is not fully recognised. The Role You will work across a broad range of private client family matters, with a core focus on financial remedies. Your caseload is likely to include: • High-value divorce and financial remedy proceedings, • Matters involving business interests, private equity, and trust structures, • Complex cases with international and multi-jurisdictional elements, • Negotiation, Private FDRs, and High Court litigation, • Working closely with counsel, forensic accountants, and private client specialists You will be given the autonomy to manage your own matters while benefiting from close collaboration with leading practitioners in the field. The Ideal Candidate • 5+ years PQE within private client family law, • Strong experience in financial remedies work, ideally within the HNW or UHNW space, • Comfortable dealing with complex asset structures including businesses and trusts, • Experience of international matters is highly desirable, • Confident managing your own caseload while contributing to a team environment, • Ambitious, with a clear desire to progress toward Partner About Lex Exec Lex Exec is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, connecting top-tier legal, compliance, and data privacy professionals with exceptional opportunities across the UK and internationally. We partner with forward-thinking firms to build world-class legal and regulatory teams equipped to thrive in today’s complex legal landscape. Next Steps You can send your CV to us directly. However, if you would prefer to first have a private and confidential conversation about this opportunity, and other private client family roles in London, please email to arrange.

Cheval Collection is seeking an exceptional General Counsel to join our leadership team and lead all legal, compliance, and governance matters across our fast‑growing organisation. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy at the highest level within a luxury hospitality group, while also providing legal guidance to our real estate division and partner business, APML Estate. Cheval Collection manages and operates luxury serviced accommodation assets for partners both locally and internationally. As a key member of the C‑Suite, you will act as the principal legal advisor to the Managing Director and senior leadership, guiding complex commercial, corporate, and property matters. You will oversee legal strategy, major transactions, governance frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. What you’ll lead • Legal strategy, governance, and compliance (including GDPR), • Drafting and negotiating commercial, real estate, and management agreements, • Real estate acquisitions, disposals, development projects, and due diligence, • Disputes, litigation, and external counsel relationships, • Board support, including meeting participation and documentation, • Cross‑functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, IT, People & Culture, and Development What you’ll bring • In-house experience within real estate, hospitality, or property investment, • Qualified solicitor/barrister (England & Wales or equivalent), • 5+ years PQE, ideally with both private practice and in‑house experience, • Proven experience advising senior executives and Boards, • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills This is a high‑impact role for a strategic, commercially minded legal leader ready to influence long‑term growth and value creation. If you’re an innovative, solutions‑driven General Counsel looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

A leading legal-tech consultancy is looking for a talented derivatives lawyer to join their expert derivatives team. You'll help maintain and develop multi‑jurisdictional content covering netting, collateral, pre‑trade due diligence and global derivatives regulation. The role • Updating and producing legal analysis for digital publication, • Working with counsel globally to commission and review legal opinions, • Contributing to the development of new products, • Supporting subscribers through training and guidance, • Monitoring and summarising key regulatory developments The requirements • Strong derivatives experience (4–7 PQE), • Excellent drafting, analytical and technical skills, • Confidence working with complex cross-border legal matters, • A proactive, organised and collaborative approach, • Someone who enjoys distilling complex legal issues into clear, concise explanations This is an ideal role for a technically strong derivatives lawyer seeking interesting, impactful work in a more predictable, product‑focused environment. Interesting work, friendly, collegiate team and highly flexible hybrid working on offer. This role is also offered on a part time (4-day week) basis.

Commercial Counsel 3PQE+ – Global Gaming / Entertainment Business We’re working with a high-growth, global gaming and betting company undergoing an exciting phase of expansion. This is a rare opportunity to join a scaling international business with a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans. You’ll be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking legal team, working closely with the business on high-impact, commercially driven work across multiple jurisdictions. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to step into a broad, hands-on in-house position, partnering directly with key stakeholders and contributing to fast-moving, strategic projects. It’s an ideal move for someone looking to transition in-house or step up into a more influential, business-facing role within the entertainment, gaming, and digital space. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:, • Supplier and service contracts, • Marketing, sponsorship, and partnership agreements, • Technology, SaaS, and platform-related contracts, • Data protection and privacy-related agreements, • Advise on customer-facing terms and digital products, • Partner closely with teams across marketing, tech, and compliance, • Support on regulatory and consumer law matters, • Assist with strategic projects, including potential M&A activity, • Help drive improvements in legal processes and contract management About You • 3+ PQE (England & Wales qualified) — although we will consider strong candidates outside of this range, • Strong background in commercial contracts from private practice, • Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach, • Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, • Interest in the entertainment, gaming, or digital sector is a plus Why This Role? • Rare opportunity to join a growing, international business at a key stage, • Work closely with a high-performing and collaborative team, • Exposure to varied, high-impact work across entertainment and digital markets, • A role where you can genuinely shape and influence the business If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while working on exciting, fast-paced commercial matters, I’d love to speak. 📧 Send your CV to 💡 We also offer a generous referral bonus for successful introductions. We also offer a generous referral bonus.

Lead Lawyer Role | High Profile International Consumer Brands This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to step into a true business-lead legal role within a major international business, supporting a portfolio of high-profile branded businesses and operating as a trusted adviser to executive and senior leadership teams across the UK and EMEA. The role combines strategic influence, leadership and hands-on delivery, with ownership of legal support across a broad and commercially critical remit, from complex commercial arrangements to regulatory, ESG, IP and digital initiatives. Key highlights: • True lead lawyer role with responsibility for multiple business units, • Direct exposure to executive and senior leadership teams, • Broad, strategic remit across commercial, regulatory, IP and ESG matters, • Opportunity to operate at a level often associated with Head of Legal / Associate GC roles About you: • Senior commercial lawyer (c.12–15+ PQE) (although all candidates with demonstrable ability will be considered), • Strong in-house experience, ideally within FMCG, retail or other consumer-facing environments, • Proven ability to operate autonomously and influence senior stakeholders, • Commercially astute, pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-business environment This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, business-facing leadership role within a large, evolving international group - ideal for someone looking to operate at the next level while retaining close proximity to the business.

We’re working with a fast-growing, publicly listed fintech on a mission to make pensions simple and accessible. With over £5bn in assets and 260,000+ customers, the business is scaling internationally and building a modern, tech-enabled approach to retirement saving. The legal team plays a central role in enabling that growth. The opportunity This is a senior role within a lean, high-performing legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. You’ll act as a key advisor across the business, with real exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape how legal supports a scaling, regulated business. This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys hands-on involvement, ownership, and working close to the commercial side of a business. • Leading on UK pensions regulatory matters, including ongoing compliance and policy development, • Advising on complex pensions-related customer issues (e.g. death benefits, complaints, ombudsman processes), • Supporting pensions and consumer litigation matters, • Working closely with Compliance, Risk and Operations teams on regulatory frameworks and customer outcomes, • Advising on broader commercial and governance matters as needed, • Supporting the development of scalable legal processes and infrastructure What we’re looking for • UK qualified solicitor with strong post-qualification experience, • Meaningful experience in UK pensions law (essential), • Experience within DC pensions and/or consumer financial services, • Familiarity with FCA regulation, and ideally DWP and/or TPR exposure, • Strong grounding in consumer protection and regulatory frameworks Key qualities • Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused, • Comfortable handling complex, sensitive pensions issues, • Able to translate technical legal points into clear business advice For an informal call, click ‘Quick Apply’ or reach out directly to Stephanie Jones — .

Head of Market Data A high‑performance proprietary trading firm is seeking a Head of Market Data to lead its global market data strategy. Responsibilities • Lead the firm’s market data strategy, roadmap, and KPIs., • Oversee data sourcing, cost control, and vendor diversification., • Manage licensing, reporting, audits, and data governance., • Negotiate global exchange and vendor contracts and manage the market data budget., • Maintain the firm’s data catalogue and build an enterprise‑wide data inventory., • Ensure compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and contractual requirements., • Partner closely with Trading, Technology, Legal, and Finance teams., • Identify and evaluate new and alternative data sources to support trading., • Drive process improvements and automation, including use of AI tools. Candidate Profile • 7+ years in market data policy, licensing, or data operations., • Strong experience negotiating complex exchange/vendor agreements., • Proven ability to build or enhance a market data function., • Experience with data inventory tools (e.g., TRG Screen, Alveo)., • Knowledge in financial products, exchange operations, IT infrastructure, regulation, or contract review., • Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills., • Proficiency with Excel/VBA and familiarity with AI‑driven workflow optimisation.

Education Partner | Top 100 Law Firm | London | Academies and State Schools Focus This leading Top 100 national law firm, highly regarded for this sector, is seeking an experienced Education Partner to step into a pivotal leadership role as State Funded Schools Lead (AMS – Academies & Maintained Schools). This is a very important strategic senior hire with a strong emphasis on public law and a genuine opportunity to shape and grow a high-profile practice in the state-funded education sector. The Role You’ll take a visible leadership position advising academies, MATs, SATs and state schools on complex, high-impact matters. The role spans a broad range of public law and regulatory issues, with scope to influence strategy, clients, and team direction. Key Experience • Extensive experience in the state-funded education sector, • Strong expertise in public law as it applies to schools, • Proven capability across areas such as:, • Admissions & appeals, • Governance, complaints & decision-making, • SEND & discrimination, • Safeguarding & pupil discipline, • Investigations & critical incidents, • Judicial review & civil claims, • Registration & inspection Who This Would Suit • A recognised name in the education sector with an established network in this space, • A trusted adviser with strong technical depth, • A confident communicator and relationship builder, • A collaborative leader experienced in handling complex, sensitive matters, • A following would be advantageous The Platform • Top-tier national education practice, • Strong, established client base across the sector, • Collaborative, non-hierarchical culture, • Real opportunity to lead, shape and grow within a dynamic team Location & Flexibility • Offices: London, Bristol, or Birmingham (preference for London or Bristol), • Hybrid working: ~2–3 days in the office Interested? This firm is open to conversations with standout individuals in the sector - even those not actively looking. If you’d like a discrete discussion, apply for confidential consideration or call Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for more information.

Senior HR Risk & Compliance Manager Contract : 5months Pay rate: £420 Overview A global organisation is seeking an experienced Senior HR Risk & Compliance Manager to support pay equity analytics, regulatory compliance, and HR governance initiatives across international markets. This role sits within a specialist HR compliance function responsible for equal pay analysis, statutory reporting obligations, and broader compensation compliance programmes. The successful candidate will partner with Legal, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage complex compliance requirements, support regulatory initiatives, and deliver high-impact global projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead global HR compliance and pay equity programmes across multiple regions., • Partner with Legal and internal stakeholders to interpret regulatory obligations and translate them into operational processes and controls., • Manage complex compliance projects, including timelines, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution., • Analyse and validate large datasets to identify trends, risks, and reporting requirements., • Develop remediation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance controls., • Prepare reports, presentations, and executive summaries for senior leadership audiences., • Drive process standardisation, automation, and operational efficiencies., • Support evolving regulatory requirements including international pay transparency legislation and employment compliance frameworks. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced global environment. They should possess strong stakeholder management capabilities and be confident navigating complex compliance and HR-related challenges. Required Skills & Experience • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel., • Experience within compliance, audit, governance, or risk management environments., • Strong background supporting HR compliance, compensation, pay equity, or employment-related programmes., • Experience managing global or multi-region projects and stakeholders., • Excellent analytical and business writing skills., • Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business solutions., • Strong communication and presentation skills. What Makes This Opportunity Attractive • Opportunity to work on high-profile international compliance and pay equity initiatives., • Exposure to evolving global regulatory frameworks and strategic HR governance projects., • Collaborative environment involving Legal, HR, analytics, and operational stakeholders., • Significant scope for process improvement, transformation, and strategic impact.

Commercial Property Solicitor | 4+ PQE | choice of locations in the City of London, Bromley or Surrey| £70,000 – £80,000 DOE | Hybrid Working A highly respected and successful regional law firm with an established London office is seeking a Solicitor to join its Commercial Property team. The firm offers career development and an exceptional people culture. This opportunity would suit an experienced Solicitor looking to manage a varied Commercial Property caseload while working closely with the Head of Practice in a supportive and well-structured environment. The role • Managing Commercial Property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases and development projects, • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases and related documentation, • Conducting due diligence including title checks, searches and compliance reviews, • Advising on landlord and tenant matters, property finance and development issues, • Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and firm policies, • Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives, • Supporting the development and mentoring of junior colleagues Requirements • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 4 years PQE., • Proven experience managing a Commercial Property caseload., • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines., • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach., • Experience in development, planning or property finance matters would be advantageous. For a confidential discussion regarding this excellent opportunity, please contact me directly as follows: Jo Cokayne 0208 078 9236 (office hours) 07925 104795 (out of office hours) LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.

A very well-established PLC organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Commercial Lawyer on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a newly created role. The business is going through some really exciting and progressive change which you will be right at the heart of. You will report directly to the General Counsel for UK&I, and as Senior Commercial Lawyer, you will play a key role in supporting a complex, fast‑paced business by providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across the full contract lifecycle. The role has a strong emphasis on advising on client engagements, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to enable growth while managing legal and reputational risk. This is a senior, trusted, advisor role requiring sound judgment, strong commercial instincts and excellent stakeholder management skills, where you will be heavily be supporting on bids, tenders and strategic client relationships. Please see below some other key responsibilities. Client & Revenue‑Generating Contracts • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, framework agreements, terms of business and client-specific contractual arrangements., • Advise on risk allocation, liability, indemnities, pricing mechanisms, scope of services and delivery models and professional services engagements., • Support bid, tender and RFP processes, providing timely legal input to enable commercial decision-making. Supplier, Procurement & Outsourcing • Advise on supplier and third-party service agreements that support the delivery of project services., • Partner with Procurement and Technology teams to ensure contracts appropriately manage operational, financial and regulatory risk. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement • Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leaders and client-facing teams, developing a strong understanding of service offerings, revenue models and commercial priorities., • Provide clear, practical and solutions-focused advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives., • Build strong relationships across the business, embedding Legal as a proactive and value-adding partner. Risk Management, Governance & Compliance • Identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks., • Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and best practice guidance for client-facing teams., • Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise on their impact on service delivery and client engagements. Legal Function Development • Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contracting efficiency and knowledge sharing across the Legal team., • Support and mentor more junior lawyers as appropriate., • Deliver training to business stakeholders on contracting, risk awareness and legal developments relevant to project services. Skills, Experience & Qualification's Essential • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Commonwealth) with 5-8 years post‑qualification experience (guideline only, more experienced profiles will be considered), • Strong experience advising on commercial contracts within a professional services, consultancy, technology or similar services-led environment., • Demonstrable ability to manage complex contractual negotiations with senior internal and external stakeholders., • Commercially astute, with the confidence to give clear, pragmatic advice in a fast moving business., • Demonstrable ability to understand complex data protection issues., • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills., • In‑house experience within a large or matrixed professional services organisation., • Familiarity with confidentiality, IP and regulatory considerations commonly arising in professional services engagements., • Strong commercial judgment, • Pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset, • Credibility with senior stakeholders, • Excellent problem‑solving skills, • Collaborative, calm and resilient under pressure. This is an exciting role where you can make a genuine difference to a newly created project services function, within a global organisation, where you will work very closely with successful sales Directors. You will be a part of a great, collaborative and impressive team, the role will be of a hybrid nature, and you will be paid competitively. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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.co.uk

Thistle Initiatives is a multi-award-winning organisation which offers a range of services and products to financial services firms, helping our clients through the twists and turns of the ever-changing regulatory landscape. We provide expert compliance advice and support right across the financial services sector. Our clients range from niche start-ups to long-established market leaders covering the following verticals: Investments, Payment Services, Financial Crime, Credit, Mortgages, Insurance and Change & Transformation. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consultant to join our Financial Crime team and build a dynamic career at Thistle. Our team supports both regulated and unregulated firms, helping them navigate financial crime compliance requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing/Counter-Proliferation Financing, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Sanctions Compliance, Market Abuse Prevention, and Tax Evasion under FCA regulations and government legislation. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with prior consultancy experience in Financial Crime compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, deliver exceptional client service, and adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, providing expert guidance and practical compliance solutions. Responsibilities are wide-ranging and varied, given the exciting projects we work on. We are keen to speak to people with a passion for learning new things and problem solving. Key Responsibilities: • Liaising and providing support to clients on UK financial crime regulatory requirements, • High quality delivery of projects across a range of financial crime topics and controls, with a reasonable level of support where needed. Example projects could include:, • Review and analyse client documentation to a competent standard whilst applying the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, • Providing support for FCA authorisation applications across a range of types of payment service provider firms, including liaising directly with clients to assist with technical questions and provide support with the applications, • Writing sharp assurance reports with a reasonable level of support, • Answering technical questions from own experience and knowledge or through informed research, • Supporting with the implementation, enhancement or remediation of any element of the financial crime control framework (onboarding, ongoing monitoring, transaction monitoring, screening, assurance etc), • Where required, short term secondments with clients to perform financial crime tasks, • Starting to become a trusted advisor for clients and building strong consulting skills, • Supporting clients with the completion of regulatory reporting, • Ensuring excellent client service and building business relationships, including attending client meetings, • Keeping up to date with the FCA and industry sources to assist with providing the firm with regular updates, • Supporting with cyclical learning within the team, with a passion for sharing expertise with your peers and learning from others, • Helping with business development initiatives as we grow the Financial Crime Team This role is not limited to the above duties, due to the nature of the role you will need to be adaptable and open to change in this position. Experience/Qualifications • Financial crime related professional qualification/certification an advantage, • Recent and relevant consultancy experience (or demonstrable experience in-house building and transforming frameworks), • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multitask, • Demonstrable experience translating regulatory rules and guidance into meaningful solutions for clients, • Strong writing, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Be numerate, articulate, and analytical and competent with all Microsoft packages. Competencies: Behavioural • Commercial Awareness: Must be mindful of the commercial objectives of the firm when delivering compliance assistance, • Commitment & enthusiasm: Should have a desire to see the firm succeed, • Embraces change: Should be adaptable to the changing requirements of the regulations and be keen to develop new skills, • Communication: Ability to communicate openly and effectively, both internally and externally, in order to deliver the requirements of our client firms, with the ability to adapt to different audiences, • Personal Credibility: Must be able to establish and maintain trusting relationships with others, • Team working: Foster effective and productive working relationships. Should be considerate to the needs and opinions of others, • Pro-activity: Must actively seek new tasks and have a growth mindset, • Self-driven: with the ability to work autonomously and as a team player, • Determined attitude with the resilience and tenacity to manage projects from start to finish, • Written communication skills: should have the ability to draft written communications and documentation in an articulate way and to a high standard;, • Commitment & enthusiasm: Should have a desire to see the firm succeed;, • Individual working: must be able to work under own initiative identifying when referral needs to be made; and, • Time management: must be able to prioritise and manage time and tasks effectively, this includes a readiness to delegate where possible with efficient organisation and time management skills Technical • Strong awareness of the immediate and the wider implications when applying regulation in practice;, • Attention to detail: all work must be completed with the focus on quality and accuracy, • Intermediate MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint, • Demonstrate an ability to solve problems in a rational manner, • Ability to conduct thorough research and analyse data We offer: • Competitive salary and the ability to grow your career within Thistle Initiatives, • 25 - 30 days holiday entitlement depending on length of service, • Company pension scheme, • Private Medical Insurance, • Gym membership contribution, • Fantastic City of London location and working environment, • Working with dynamic teams with regular social events If you are looking to springboard your career to the next level and would like to be part of a supportive and dynamic culture, then please apply immediately.

Please note Banking / FinTech / Financial Services experience is required for this role. Gresham Hunt are supporting a leading European Bank headquartered in London who are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager (Technology) to join on a 125 working day contract commencing 15th March. This is a high-impact role supporting strategic technology initiatives within a regulated banking environment. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise across technology procurement categories and operate as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across Technology, Cyber, Architecture and Legal. Key Responsibilities: • Lead strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations across key technology categories including software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, and infrastructure., • Deliver measurable commercial value through robust sourcing strategies, competitive processes, and effective supplier negotiations., • Manage complex technology supplier relationships, ensuring strong governance across SLAs, KPIs, performance management, and risk/issue resolution., • Ensure all third-party engagements meet regulatory, information security and data protection standards, with a strong understanding of technology risk, cyber resilience, and data processing requirements., • Partner closely with Technology, Cyber, Architecture and Legal teams to shape demand, define requirements, and support major transformation and change initiatives., • Drive best practice procurement governance within a highly regulated banking environment. Candidate Profile: • Proven experience in technology procurement within financial services or a regulated environment., • Deep category expertise across software licensing models, SaaS agreements, cloud frameworks, and emerging technology trends., • Strong track record of delivering commercial outcomes in complex technology negotiations., • Experience managing large, strategic technology vendors with structured performance frameworks., • Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations impacting technology procurement., • Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence senior technical and non-technical audiences.

Attribution Search are currently supporting a mid-sized private debt manager in their search for a Junior Loan Operations Specialist to join their London office on a permanent basis. The company has experienced consistent growth since inception and is now looking to add to its Operations team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional to build on early experience in syndicated loans within a dynamic and fast-paced investment environment. As a Junior Loan Operations Specialist, you will support the operational execution of syndicated loan transactions, helping to ensure that all aspects of loan administration run smoothly. You will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, providing key support to the investment desk. Key Responsibilities: • Process and review syndicated loan documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreements, • Assist with the day-to-day administration of syndicated loans, including monitoring drawdowns, repayments, and interest payments, • Liaise with relationship managers, legal teams, agents, and lenders to resolve issues and maintain efficient loan operations, • Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and maintained within the loan servicing system, • Support the preparation of regular reporting on loan activity, financial positions, and compliance, • Assist with covenant monitoring, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting Required experience: • 1–3 years of relevant experience or exposure to syndicated loans or loan operations, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, • Basic understanding of syndicated loan structures, terms, and processes, • Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel); experience with loan servicing systems such as WSO is advantageous, • Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline

We are working with a leading global law firm to hire a Conflicts Analyst in London. In this role, you will be part of a sophisticated, international risk and compliance function, ensuring the firm manages legal and commercial conflict risks across an expansive global network. The firm is looking for an analytical professional with significant experience in conflicts and confidential information management, preferably gained within an international legal or professional services environment. The responsibilities will include: • Reviewing and clearing medium-complexity conflict checks while managing legal and commercial issues across the firm's global offices., • Taking full ownership of the conflict checking process from initial data analysis through to the final creation of matter records., • Liaising directly with partners and lawyers to discuss complex transactions and negotiate resolutions where stakeholders may have differing views., • Analysing engagement terms to assess the impact of bespoke conflict language from a strategic perspective., • Identifying potential sanctions-related issues and escalating these promptly., • Utilising global matter opening systems and external databases to provide accurate and reasoned opinions on regulatory issues., • Ensuring internal conflict flags are maintained and that daily workflows progress in line with established service level agreements., • Supporting senior management on departmental projects and strategic initiatives to improve compliance systems. They are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with difficult situations. You should be a methodical and proactive team player with a strong grasp of SRA standards and a diplomatic approach to problem-solving. If you are a resilient compliance specialist who thrives in a collaborative and intellectually challenging environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to take the next step in your career. Ref: 1175

Senior Legal Counsel Newcastle (This role is based full time in Newcastle) A high-growth consultancy operating at the intersection of finance, data, and technology is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll sit close to the business and directly enable complex commercial and technical deals. The work is fast-moving, intellectually demanding, and commercially critical. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of key contracts from day one, working across data licensing, research arrangements, and cutting-edge technology and SaaS agreements that underpin real-time decision-making in global markets. Key responsibilities • Own drafting, negotiation, and execution of high-value commercial contracts across data, research, SaaS, cloud, and IT services, • Structure and negotiate market data, exchange, and alternative data agreements in a complex regulatory environment, • Provide clear, commercial advice on risk allocation, including liability, IP, confidentiality, indemnities, termination, and regulatory constraints, • Build and evolve templates, playbooks, and contracting frameworks to scale legal capability, • Improve contract lifecycle management (CLM), governance, and operational efficiency, • Partner directly with senior stakeholders across Data, Technology, and Compliance to unblock deals and drive outcomes, • Ensure contracts are robust, compliant, and aligned with internal risk appetite and regulatory expectations, • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with 3–6 years’ PQE, • Strong track record in negotiating technology, SaaS, or data-driven commercial contracts, • Confident, commercially minded negotiator who can move deals forward without losing control of risk, • Able to operate at pace, managing multiple live negotiations simultaneously, • High attention to detail with the ability to distil complexity into clear, practical advice, • Background in financial services, fintech, or investment management, • Exposure to market data, research, or alternative data licensing models, • Immediate ownership of meaningful, business-critical work, • Exposure to sophisticated global markets and fast-evolving technology, • Close partnership with highly technical and commercial teams, • A culture that values autonomy, pace, and accountability, • The opportunity to shape how legal operates in a rapidly scaling environment

Litigation Solicitor - Remote - 3 years + PQE Lester Aldridge is seeking an experienced solicitor to work within our highly regarded Litigation and Recoveries team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a successful team with high-profile clients. As a creditor-led service, we offer unique strategies for the management and collection of debt & asset portfolios. Our skills deliver commercial and practical knowledge and assistance. We offer bespoke case management, and fully integrational MI analysis and reporting. We pride ourselves in embracing emerging technologies to drive efficiencies. We are not just a law firm. We recognise that more needs to be delivered. We have a clear focus on industry demands and regulatory obligations, making us a secure and trusted partner to work with. We deliver industry and regulatory updates and offer training to our clients, enhancing the value of our partnerships. Your role will be to act for finance houses, banks, other lenders and commercial entities in effecting the recovery of outstanding debts and assets, and dealing with associated litigation. You will need to be able to demonstrate your experience in Defended Litigation and have a strong background in Consumer Credit Asset Finance. Your Responsibilities • Manage a case load independently and advise clients in writing, by telephone and in person., • Progress litigation cases on the small, fast and multi-track from pre issue through to enforcement., • Draft documents including but not limited to pleadings, evidence, other relevant court documentation and correspondence with all parties., • Advise clients as to strategy and commercial approach., • Involvement in client reporting requirements., • Respond to enquiries from new clients giving further information about LA services and cross reference to other relevant fee earners where appropriate., • Research new issues to find appropriate and creative solutions for clients., • Comply with and promote firm-wide/Solicitors Regulation Authority procedures, for example, compliance, HR and accounts., • Support, promote and build relationships with colleagues., • Act as a role model and mentor to junior members of the firm., • Involvement in business development and marketing., • Keep current with the latest legal knowledge and working practices., • Promote our core values – clients, people, teamwork and progressiveness. What We Offer We are open to a variety of working patterns - with opportunities for part-time working on a hybrid basis. We are also open to compressed working patterns. We are open to discussions about remote working with occasional visits to our Bournemouth hub. In addition, you will receive: • Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and industry standards., • Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage., • Life Cover, • Training & Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth., • Generous Leave: 25 days holiday plus your birthday off., • Perks & Benefits: Access to Perkbox and a contributory pension.

Data Privacy Lawyer | Fixed Term Contract | Part-time role We are instructed by a global law firm that is seeking to recruit a mid-senior level data privacy lawyer on a fixed term contract to cover the maternity leave of an associate. This role will commence in June and will be offered on a fixed term contract basis for six to 12 months and on a three days per week basis. We would like to see applications from commercial lawyers who have a focus towards data protection/privacy work who want to join a forward-thinking law firm at the forefront of data protection and privacy. We’re looking for a talented lawyer with a passion for navigating the evolving landscape of UK GDPR, regulatory compliance, and digital risk. You’ll advise a diverse client base—from innovative startups to established, global organisations—on complex data protection matters. Sectors will be varied and will include technology, media and luxury goods. We'd like to see applications from data privacy lawyers who have upwards of five years' PQE, ideally with a strong private practice background, however, in-house lawyers are also welcome to apply. To discuss this data privacy role, please contact Matthew Porter at MAP Legal.

Senior UX Designer – Banking & Finance We are seeking a Senior UX Designer with deep expertise in user research and banking & financial services to design intuitive, compliant, and customer‑centric digital experiences. You will lead research-driven design initiatives across complex financial products, working closely with product managers, engineers, business stakeholders, and compliance teams. This role requires someone who can translate complex financial concepts into simple, usable, and accessible experiences, grounded in strong research insights and validated through data. Key Responsibilities UX Research & Strategy • Lead end-to-end UX research activities including:, • User interviews, contextual inquiries, diary studies, • Usability testing (moderated & unmoderated), • Surveys, heuristic evaluations, and accessibility audits, • Define and execute research strategies aligned with business and regulatory needs, • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights, • Create personas, journey maps, service blueprints, and research reports UX Design & Delivery • Design intuitive and scalable user experiences for:, • Retail banking, digital payments, lending, wealth management, or corporate banking platforms, • Produce high‑quality UX artifacts:, • User flows, wireframes, prototypes, and annotated designs, • Ensure designs meet accessibility (WCAG) and security/compliance requirements, • Collaborate with UI designers to ensure visual consistency and usability Banking & Domain Expertise • Apply strong domain knowledge of:, • Banking products, financial workflows, risk & compliance considerations, • Regulatory constraints (e.g., KYC, AML, data privacy), • Work effectively with legal, compliance, and risk stakeholders, • Balance user needs with technical, regulatory, and business constraints Collaboration & Leadership • Partner closely with Product Managers to shape product vision and roadmap, • Collaborate with Engineering to ensure feasible and high-quality implementation, • Mentor junior designers and researchers, • Advocate for user‑centered and research‑led design culture across teams Required Skills & Experience UX & Research Skills • 8+ years of professional UX design experience, • Strong command of UX research methods and mixed‑method analysis, • Proven experience leading research in complex, enterprise or regulated environments, • Strong storytelling and insight communication skills Banking & Financial Services Experience • Hands‑on experience designing for:, • Digital banking platforms, FinTech applications, or financial data-heavy systems, • Understanding of financial user journeys, security patterns, and compliance needs Tools & Methods • Proficient in:, • Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD (or equivalent), • Prototyping tools (Figma, Axure, Framer, etc.), • Research and testing tools (UserTesting, Maze, Optimal Workshop, etc.), • Familiarity with design systems and component libraries Soft Skills • Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills, • Ability to influence decisions using research evidence, • Clear communicator, confident presenter, and collaborative team player About Us As part of the TCS Interactive network, you will be part of a 50-person design studio based in Old Street. TCS Interactive is a leader in the digital customer experience space. With a human‑first approach, we apply design, engineering, business strategy and subject matter expertise to deliver award‑winning iconic design and digital experiences for our customers. We pride ourselves in our ability to influence products at the highest level by delivering strategic ideas from inception to launch. We help our clients understand the context of their products, create a compelling vision for them and make these experiences a reality. We believe that together we’re stronger, that inspiration can come from anywhere and great ideas from anyone. The difference in our work comes from the diversity of perspectives, skills and backgrounds of our team.

Account Executive/ Director- Commercial- Colindale Account Directors are instrumental in the strategic management of client relationships, championing insurance products and maintaining a high standard of customer service. This pivotal role requires a thorough understanding of insurance policies, risk management, and excellent communication skills, both in managing client relationships and leading internal teams. The role involves a combination of handling and developing your own clients end-to-end, as well as working with Account Handlers and other Directors to meet clients’ needs, ultimately helping the business achieve its objectives and drive continued growth. You will also be responsible for line managing a team, predominantly Account Handlers. This includes people management and overseeing personal development. Key Responsibilities: Client Acquisition and Retention • Service and administer a portfolio of commercial and property insurance clients in a timely, professional, and compliant manner. Analyse clients’ insurance needs and recommend suitable coverage options, liaising with the wider team where required., • Ensure the Demands & Needs (DNA) process is followed for all clients, with particular focus on increasing penetration in areas currently below company average, such as D&O and Cyber., • Build and maintain strong client relationships by attending meetings, understanding demands and needs, and providing informed advice on a wide range of coverages. Ensure a clear plan exists for all clients, including face-to-face meetings where possible, including face-to-face meetings where possible., • Identify opportunities for recommendations and referrals from existing clients, providing comprehensive protection solutions through appropriate products and services. Policy Management • Evaluate insurance policies to ensure they meet clients’ requirements., • Assist clients in understanding policy terms, conditions, and coverage., • Process policy renewals, endorsements, and cancellations efficiently., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records on the company electronic filing system. Risk Assessment and Compliance • Conduct risk assessments for clients and provide recommendations for coverage or mitigation., • Ensure your team adheres to regulatory and company standards, including FCA, GDPR, and internal policies., • Support continuous improvement of team processes, systems, and client service delivery. Customer Service • Address client inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally., • Act as a liaison between clients and insurance carriers, ensuring timely resolution of issues and claims., • Establish and manage strategic partner relationships and foster strong connections with potential clients, influencers, and suppliers. People Management and Development • Team Leadership & Performance Management: Conduct regular 1:1s, appraisals, and performance reviews. Set clear objectives and monitor progress to ensure the team meets client and business expectations., • Talent Development & Coaching: Support and develop team members to enhance skills, engagement, and career progression. Provide constructive feedback, mentoring, and learning opportunities., • Workload & Resource Management: Allocate work effectively across the team, ensuring efficiency, fairness, and alignment with client priorities. Monitor pre-renewals, renewals, and ongoing client requirements. Essential: • Experience in a similar Account Executive or Account Director role within commercial and/or property insurance, • Demonstrable experience retaining and growing an existing portfolio of clients, alongside identifying, generating, and converting new business opportunities, • Experience dealing directly with insurance markets, including working with insurers and placement teams to secure appropriate cover, • Proactive line management experience, including regular 1:1s, performance management, and ownership of personal development plans, • Strong understanding of compliance responsibilities, including FCA requirements and Consumer Duty, • Good technical knowledge of insurance products, with the ability to present confidently to clients or internal audiences on insurance-related topics when required (with appropriate training and support), • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels, • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, with excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills, • Confident in the use of relevant systems and software for client management, documentation, and analysis, • An innovative and creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to demonstrate how this has supported client retention or business development Desirable: • Professional insurance qualification, such as ACII, or working towards, • Experience within Commercial General and/or Real Estate insurance, • Exposure to team or business change, including supporting colleagues through transition NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.