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Manpower are currently seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run until end December 2026, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Join Aristocrat as a Legal Counsel - Labour & Employment and take on a vital role within our global Labor & Employment (L&E) Legal team! This opportunity allows a junior attorney to acquire valuable multi-jurisdictional L&E in-house legal experience while learning from experienced attorneys and paralegals. You will join a passionate and ambitious team that fosters collaboration and quality, helping us bring happiness to life through the power of play. At Aristocrat, as Legal Counsel, you will deliver practical and commercially-minded advice on diverse L&E legal matters across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Asia, and other areas. The position mainly supports the Senior Counsel for EMEA, India, and Asia, with additional opportunities to collaborate with the global L&E Legal team. What You'll Do * Provide ongoing aid on the entire scope of L&E legal issues, including guidance and assistance, employee relations, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and cross-border matters. * Support L&E activities across numerous regions and varying time zones. * Deliver timely, effective, practical, business-friendly advice consistent with Aristocrat’s values, business objectives, and risk tolerance. * Manage high volumes of requests from multiple countries and time zones. * Help identify, prioritize, develop, and improve L&E-related policies, processes, and mentorship documents. * Prepare and conduct education and training on a wide variety of L&E topics. * Monitor and communicate changes in L&E laws and regulations, and work with the business to build appropriate responses. * Build strong working relationships with internal and external clients and partners. * Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional demeanor at all times. * Operate independently while collaborating with senior members of the global L&E legal function. * Demonstrate a dedication to self-development and the values of the Legal Team and Aristocrat globally. * Act with honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior. What We're Looking For * A UK or European qualified employment lawyer with a practising certificate. * At least 3 years’ experience in employment law, ideally with some in-house experience. * Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team, developing strong working relationships. * Friendly, with a good sense of humor, low ego, and able to fit within a small, close-knit L&E Legal team. * Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, handling competing priorities and delivering practical solutions. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, business judgment, and analytical skills. * Strong desire to learn and provide practical mentorship in multiple countries. * Positive, productive demeanor, eager to provide the best service. * Professional judgment to know when to bring up matters and seek mentorship from senior team members. * Ability to work a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days a week in our central London office Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V * World Leader in Gaming Entertainment * Robust benefits package * Global career opportunities Our Values * All about the Player * Talent Unleashed * Collective Brilliance * Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The Sr Legal Counsel, Pvt Markets will advise across a range of matters, primarily legal oversight and execution of co-investment transactions in the private equity business and infrastructure M&A transactions in conjunction with business teams and external legal counsel but also including fund rais

Our client is seeking a Senior Analyst and Manager to lead complex cases within their Disputes & Investigations practice. This senior role sits at the center of litigation, arbitration, and regulatory work. You will direct high-stakes investigations, manage teams, and work closely with counsel and leadership to deliver fact development that meets evidentiary and strategic standards. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced investigator who thrives under pressure, balances strategic oversight with detailed execution, and communicates effectively with legal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead Complex Investigations • Manage high-profile disputes involving litigation, arbitration, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations., • Develop tailored strategies aligned with legal timelines and client objectives., • Direct source interviews, asset tracing, document reviews, and intelligence gathering., • Produce client-ready reports for law firms, general counsel, and arbitration panels. Innovate Processes & Methods • Apply and refine investigative tools such as source vetting, event chronologies, and evidentiary documentation., • Improve workflows to ensure efficiency in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments., • Uphold investigative rigor and accuracy in adversarial settings. Client & Case Management • Serve as a primary client contact on disputes-related matters., • Oversee investigative timelines, staffing, and alignment with counsel strategy., • Advise clients on risks, fact gaps, and jurisdictional nuances. Leadership & Mentorship • Mentor junior staff and case managers in source development, document analysis, and legal writing., • Share best practices on cross-border risks, evidentiary standards, and litigation-driven investigations., • Strengthen team capacity for fast-evolving disputes assignments. What We’re Looking For • Experience: Strong experience in managing complex investigations in legal, regulatory, or financial contexts; disputes/litigation experience strongly preferred., • Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with evidentiary standards, litigation workflows, and cross-border jurisdictional issues., • Leadership: Proven record mentoring and developing investigative teams., • Attention to Detail: Track record of delivering precise, error-free reports., • Research & Analysis: Advanced skills with research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER) and ability to synthesise large data sets into clear insights.

Position Purpose Summary: The Group Senior Insurance Officer demonstrates a strong track record in corporate claimsmanagement and global corporate insurance programme (non-financial and financial lines) placement and policy administration. The role supports the liaison between group holding company, its international subsidiaries, and beIN Media Group’s brokers, insurers and internal teams, working primarily within the high-profile media, sports and entertainment media sectors. The role assistsin managing beIN Media Group’s corporate insurance programmes, supporting the annual group renewal process, property loss and asset protection (risk engineering surveys) programmes, as well as contributes to identify and delivercost-effective insurance solutions that align with the organization’s requirements. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Global Policy Coordination • Assist in coordinating the organization’s entire corporate insurance programmes, including Property, Casualty, Directors & Officers (D&O), Errors & Omissions (E&O), Cyber, Personal Accident and other specialized lines., • Collect, analyze, and prepare data on all claims; coordinate the end-to-end claims process, from initial notification and documentation through resolution and settlement., • Assist and organize site inspections/ coordinate and liaise with insurers on surveys., • Work closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, HR, Technology – IT, Information Security, General Services / Operations and operational units worldwide to ensure the insurance strategies are aligned with the organisation’s entire business and risk management objectives., • Assist in providing insights on insurance-related third-parties insurance requirements, contract clauses, indemnities, and regulatory standards., • Support with the preparation of management reports to provide regular updates and periodical reports to support informed decision-making on all insurance matters., • Liaise with brokers, insurers, and other industry service providers., • Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging products to advise the company on potential improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Leading professional services organisation seeks Associate Director to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. It will be to engage on both the client and supplier side with an emphasis on sell-side, providing commercial and facilitative advice with the opportunity to be the legal l

Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice to senior stakeholders across multiple business lines. Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and documentation templates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into c

General Counsel Permanent Full time (34.5 hours),, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours Location: Split between home and our London Office (with at least 2 days based in the office each week) Salary Range: £116,000 - £124,000 About us At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. About the role: As Macmillan’s General Counsel, you will lead all legal, governance and regulatory activity across the organisation. You’ll act as our principal legal adviser, ensuring we operate with integrity and confidence while delivering maximum impact for people living with cancer. Strategic Legal Leadership * Advise the Chief Executive, Executive Team and Board on legal, governance and risk matters * Provide expert legal guidance across contracts, employment, IP, data protection and regulatory compliance * Lead legal input into transformation, mergers, partnerships and major organisational initiatives * Oversee safeguarding, serious incident reporting and regulatory investigations * Apply commercial judgement to balance opportunity and risk Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight * Design and embed Macmillan’s risk and information governance frameworks * Maintain organisational risk appetite, reporting and assurance * Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and ISO27001 * Oversee risk registers, business continuity and crisis management * Lead whistleblowing, complaints, investigations, insurance and indemnities Contract & Commercial Management * Shape commercial models and partnership structures * Draft, review and negotiate contracts, grants and partnership agreements * Strengthen contract management systems and templates Ethics, ESG & Stakeholder Engagement * Lead Macmillan’s ethics and integrity framework * Provide oversight of data ethics and responsible technology use * Support ESG priorities and represent Macmillan with regulators and sector bodies Team Leadership & Organisational Impact * Lead and develop the Legal and Governance team * Build organisational legal literacy through training and guidance * Manage departmental planning and budgets * Ensure early legal involvement in organisational projects About you We’re looking for someone who: * Is an experienced senior lawyer with broad commercial, regulatory and governance expertise * Has a strong track record advising Boards and Executive Teams * Brings sound commercial judgement and a balanced approach to risk * Understands data protection, compliance and sector‑specific regulation * Has significant experience negotiating complex contracts and partnerships * Demonstrates strong ethical judgement and commitment to integrity * Is an inclusive, inspiring leader who develops high‑performing teams * Communicates with clarity and influence at all levels * Thrives in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment Recruitment Process Application deadline: Sun 15th Feb 2026 First interview dates: Early - mid March 2026 To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

In-House Legal Counsel – Commercial | On-Site | Central London. You’ll play a key role in ensuring legal, commercial, and compliance objectives are met while working closely with senior management and various operational teams.

This is an exciting senior legal role for a UK, Irish or another European jurisdiction. Ability to deliver results, both as an individual contributor and as a member of the European and global legal teams. Associate General Counsel – Greater EU.

Chief Compliance Officer & Counsel (Part-Time). We are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer, Director & Counsel to join the firm on a part-time basis. This is a senior, hands-on position combining compliance leadership, legal judgement, and board-level input.

This is a broad, hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of the legal and compliance function while working closely with external consultants, regulatory counsel, and senior management to embed best practice that can scale as the business grows. Our client is entering its next phase o

Are you a sharp, commercially minded lawyer ready to take the lead in a fast-growing and global business? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic consumer-focused company operating at the intersection of beauty and wellness. Senior Legal Counsel / Head of Legal – High Growth Consumer Sec

We are excited to be partnering with a leading, fast-growing commodities business to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel into a high-impact role supporting both physical trading and strategic corporate activity. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded senior lawyer (10+ PQE) with dee

Our client is a leading global private equity and investment firm, recognized for backing high‑growth, future‑defining businesses across multiple sectors.As part of their continued expansion in Europe, they are strengthening their legal function and seeking a high‑calibre Senior Legal Counsel

We are working with a well-known, brand-led organisation to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract.

Lunaria Partners are advertising this in-house counsel / in-house lawyer / legal counsel / senior legal counsel / senior in-house counsel role on behalf of our client. They have two junior legal counsel in the team and are seeking a senior lawyer to take ownership over the legal matters and manage t

Delighted to be recruiting for a fast-growing Insurance Broker in The City of London.They are expanding their legal function with the hire of a Legal/Senior Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal function.The role reports to a Head of Legal with over 15+ years' experience working in the I

To register an interest, please send through an updated copy of your CV to kwilliams@lawabsolute. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and

Give accurate and timely counsel to executives on a variety of legal topics (and across a variety of jurisdictions with a focus on the UK and Crown Dependencies).

A prominent US law firm is looking for an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join its London-based team. The ideal candidates will come from a technology company. This is a senior in-house role with a focus on commercial contracting across Technology, AI, SaaS and data-related agreements. Working closely with the General Counsel and key business stakeholders, the role will play an important part in supporting the firm’s strategic, operational and commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities for the Assistant General Counsel Role: • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:, • Vendor, supplier and outsourcing contracts, • Technology, AI, SaaS and data-related agreements, • Act as a senior legal adviser on AI, contractual risk, providing clear, pragmatic guidance to internal stakeholders., • Support firm-wide initiatives involving new vendors, AI, technology platforms and strategic partnerships., • Partner with business services teams (including IT, procurement, finance and operations) on commercial matters., • Identify, assess and manage legal and contractual risk associated with the firm’s operations., • Support the development and refinement of internal contracting processes, templates and policies., • Assist the General Counsel on wider legal matters as required, including cross-border and strategic projects. Qualifications & Skills: • Qualified lawyer, • Significant experience gained within a Technology company., • Demonstrable expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts., • Extensive experience in advising on risk and providing legal advice to a law firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer to join a leading US law firm’s London-based OGC, advising on high-value client and vendor contracts. Apply today for the Assistant General Counsel Role or get in touch at

Senior Legal Counsel - Major Technology-based Organisation. The Opportunity Graff Search is delighted to partner with this leading technology-based organisation in London to search for Senior Legal Counsel. This is a permanent position, sitting within a team of around 20 lawyers in London, reporting to the Head of Legal for the UK, whilst working closely with the broader legal teams across the globe. The role will suit a seasoned tech-based commercial lawyer that’s been heavily involved in a broad range of complex commercial contract matters effecting a major technology organisation and enjoys variety in their work. Being a mid to large organisation, no one day is likely to be the same! The role sits across all areas of the business including legal, marketing, HR, digital, IT / Cyber / Privacy security in which you'll be responsible for providing advice and support to the team, whilst also advising / influencing senior stakeholders, many of which have been with the business for many years. The firm we're working with are open to candidates from a multitude of industry sectors, although is likely to suit someone with experience, and a passion for all things technology related. This firm is at the knife’s edge for utilising the latest tech and AI methodologies! Permanent role / Hybrid working arrangement in London with very competitive rate of pay depending on experience and suitability. About You This will suit an experienced / seasoned Lawyer that enjoys a varied, business facing role, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are very important. • As a guide, 6+ years complex commercial contracts experience, although all levels will be considered., • Open to considering people from both Private Practice and In-House, • Previous experience of working within a technology-focussed organisation is preferred., • Ability to communicate with Senior Stakeholders and communicate clearly is key., • A keen interest in all things technology - tech, cyber, privacy and AI beneficial., • Any Data Privacy accreditations would be helpful., • Knowledge of working within Procurement, AI and Tech-related legal matters would be beneficial. For further information, please contact Stuart Vines at Graff Search on: or use the Apply option.

Provide legal advice and commercial risk analysis to the United Kingdom/Ireland marketing and R&D teams on legality and support for product claims and marketing materials in line with all relevant local legal and regulatory laws and guidelines governing the cosmetics. Manpower are currently seeking

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. If you are a lawyer who is passionate about delivering legal bus

Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world's largest legal search firm, with a vibrant interim business servicing thousands of in-house and law firm clients globally. If you are a fractional lawyer (or considering it), and have 5 to 30 hours a week available, we want to speak with you. We are looking across all practice areas, but have seen an uptick in demand for immigration and employment lawyers, to act as cost effective alternatives to external counsel. We work with a global client base supporting high-value, complex matters. Clients come to us for our ability to put them in touch with the best interim and fractional lawyers around the world - across all specialisms. Our clients will typically seek lawyers with with 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Drop us your CV detailing: • Your weekly commitment within a 5 to 30 hour range, • The type of work you take on, • When and how you work We provide: • Access to international clients, with high-quality matters, • A professional platform that values senior experience, • Insurance, IR35 advice, payrolling facility We look forward to hearing from you as we continue to grow out our Fractional consulting business in 2026

We are supporting a UK-based technology infrastructure and services business operating across utilities, smart technology and data-driven platforms with the appointment of multiple in-house lawyers to join a small, GC-led legal team during a period of operational pressure and organisational transition. These roles sit at the core of the legal function and provide significant exposure to complex, high-value commercial work. The roler • Advising on large-scale procurements, often running for 6–12 months, • Focus on IT, telecoms, managed services and outsourcing arrangements, • Reviewing and negotiating complex contractual documentation, • Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders, • Supporting business-critical projects in a fast-moving environment What the team is looking for • Strong commercial judgement and risk awareness, • Ability to identify inconsistencies, drafting issues and commercial exposure, • Confidence operating with autonomy in a lean legal team, • Strong communication skills and stakeholder management Level • Senior Legal Counsel preferred, • Strong Legal Counsel candidates (circa 3–4 PQE) will be considered, • Role level may be adjusted for the right candidate If this role could be of interest do send me a message or click apply.

We are working with a highly dynamic, fast-moving consumer business based in West London that is seeking a Corporate Associate (5–7 years’ PQE) who is looking to make the move in-house as a Legal Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer trained in private practice to transition into a broad, commercial in-house role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making. The role offers extremely varied work and will suit someone keen to broaden their remit beyond pure transactional work. The Role: Working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, the Legal Counsel will provide commercially focused legal support across a wide range of matters, including: • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, marketing and technology contracts., • Advising on UK consumer law issues relevant to the business, including customer-facing terms and promotions., • Supporting data protection and privacy matters (GDPR) in collaboration with internal stakeholders., • Managing and instructing external legal advisers efficiently., • Contributing to the development of internal legal processes, templates and best practice within a growing in-house legal function. Candidate: • Corporate / M&A trained in private practice with 5–7 years PQE, • Commercially minded and keen to develop broader exposure across commercial, consumer and regulatory issues., • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving business environment., • Confident engaging directly with senior stakeholders and non-legal teams., • Prior in-house experience is not a necessity. If you have the skills described above and are keen to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please kindly share your details with Sarah -

Senior Associate Lawyer London 6-month Contract - Hybrid £525.72 ARM is partnering with a well known public-sector organisation to appoint a Senior Associate Lawyer on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join an established in-house public law team handling a varied and high-volume caseload within a regulatory and enforcement context. The Role: • Handling prosecutions related to fare evasion and taxi/private hire trade., • Drafting and reviewing witness statements, managing disclosure, and corresponding with litigants or their representatives., • Acting as the decision-maker on legal matters, including liaising with counsel (barristers)., • Occasionally providing regulatory and compliance advice. Requirements: • Draft legal documents and oversee case preparation., • Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel., • Ensure compliance with public and regulatory law standards., • Public and regulatory law experience., • Familiarity with compliance and enforcement contexts If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to this advert or contact for further information.

Employment Lawyer (c. 5 PQE) – EMEA A leading global financial institution is seeking a talented Employment Lawyer (around 5 PQE) to join its London‑based Litigation & Employment team. This is a high‑impact, advisory-focused role supporting HR and the business across the UK and wider EMEA region (22+ jurisdictions). The Role You will advise on the full range of UK and EMEA employment matters, including both contentious and non‑contentious work. This includes: • Employee relations issues (grievances, performance, disciplinaries, flexible working, redundancies, DSARs, settlement agreements, ACAS early conciliation, Tribunal matters)., • TUPE activity, acquisitions, integrations, outsourcing/insourcing and mobility‑related queries., • Support on employment aspects of business and regulatory projects across EMEA., • Advising HR teams on contracts, restrictive covenants, compensation, benefits and remuneration regulations., • Input into global and local HR policies and regulatory personnel requirements. We’re looking for someone who is: • A qualified lawyer with strong employment law experience (private practice or in‑house)., • Comfortable handling a busy, varied workload with growing autonomy., • Commercial, pragmatic and confident advising senior stakeholders., • Able to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a dynamic environment. This is a rare opportunity to work within a sophisticated in‑house legal function, advising on complex, cross‑border work while partnering closely with HR and business leaders. A steep learning curve—but outstanding exposure and responsibility from day one.

We are currently working on a hugely exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, highly respected in-house legal team at the centre of a fast-scaling global fintech. As Commercial Counsel, you will lead complex, high-value sales agreements and partner closely with senior commercial stakeholders across the business. These are strategic, bespoke agreements, not standard templates which will require sound judgment, commercial creativity and confident negotiation skills. You will run negotiations end-to-end, structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing high-value agreements while balancing multiple live matters and providing clarity and confidence in high-stake discussions. To be considered for the role you should: • Be a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing a broad range of contracts including high value sales agreements, • Be comfortable running large, high-value deals independently, bringing firm but pragmatic negotiation instincts and a solutions-focused mindset, • Have worked within a global fintech or financial services organisation, • Be personable, confident, well-organised and able to build trust quickly across a global business This role combines commercially critical, high-impact work with real visibility and a genuinely supportive, human team culture. You will have clear opportunities for career progression, while working in a fast-paced, international and intellectually stimulating environment that values collaboration, pragmatism and kindness as much as performance. If you are a Commercial Lawyer who enjoys working with people and bring energy and optimism to every interaction then please do send your CV to

About the Company A fast-growing, innovative technology company is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its legal team on a permanent basis. The company operates at the intersection of advanced technology, software, and infrastructure, delivering highly sophisticated solutions to customers across global markets. With an international footprint and strong institutional backing, the business is known for its entrepreneurial mindset, technical excellence, and long-term strategic vision. The company is entering an exciting phase of growth, with increasing complexity across its corporate and commercial activities. Employees work in a collaborative, high-performance environment that values agility, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork. The organisation offers a flexible working model and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. About the Role The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and will provide broad, commercially focused legal support across the business. This is a general corporate role, supporting both day-to-day legal needs and longer-term strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to senior management and internal stakeholders., • Support a wide range of general corporate matters, including corporate governance, group structuring, shareholder matters, and internal policies., • Assist with strategic transactions, including investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and other corporate projects., • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and corporate agreements as required., • Partner with finance, strategy, and operations teams on growth initiatives and business-critical projects., • Identify, assess, and clearly communicate legal and commercial risks, offering practical solutions aligned with business goals., • Manage external counsel on specialist, transactional, or jurisdiction-specific matters., • Contribute to the ongoing development and scaling of legal processes within a growing organisation. Qualifications • Qualified lawyer with 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience., • Trained at a top-tier law firm (e.g. Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or Tier 1 international firm), with subsequent in-house experience strongly preferred., • Strong grounding in general corporate law, gained through a combination of private practice and in-house roles., • Experience supporting technology-led, infrastructure, or high-growth businesses is advantageous., • Commercial, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence working with senior leadership., • Well-organised, adaptable, and comfortable handling multiple priorities., • Fluency in English. Why Join • Join a high-growth, technology-driven organisation at a pivotal stage of development., • Take on a broad, visible corporate role with real influence on strategic decision-making., • Work closely with senior leadership in a lean, collaborative environment., • Gain exposure to complex corporate and commercial matters within an innovative business., • Be part of a culture that values initiative, ownership, and long-term thinking.

Unique opportunity for an experienced ECM and M&A Lawyer to join a fast-paced investment manager on an initial contract basis. Central London office, hybrid working, potential to go permanent. As the sole counsel for the firm you will have a broad role supporting on a range of legal matters, and liaising extensively with the executive team with a core focus on taking lead on all transactional work and engaging with external counsel when required. To be considered for this role you will be 8+ years PQE with training and experience gained in the ECM/M&A practice of a highly regarded firm, preferably with in-house experience in a similar capacity. For more information please contact: Amanda Chard Head of Interim Legal Search Marsden

We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer in London. In this role, you will be embedded within the General Counsel team, providing expert legal advice and escalation support on complex matters relating to money laundering, sanctions, and financial crime. The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor with substantial experience in a financial crime-focused role within a legal risk function and a proven track record of supervising colleagues. The responsibilities will include: • Providing high-level legal advice on financial crime risk issues and leading internal investigations into complex AML and sanctions matters., • Supporting the MLCO and COLP in the delivery of financial crime strategy, including the drafting of robust policies and procedures., • Leading on external audits, annual reporting requirements, and information requests involving financial crime issues., • Managing audit and assurance processes while collaborating closely with the wider business acceptance team., • Taking the lead on practice-wide risk assessments and proactively updating compliance processes to reflect regulatory changes., • Designing and delivering firm-wide training on financial crime to ensure legal and operational teams maintain the highest standards of rigour., • Engaging with Financial Crime Managers and business intake teams to provide expert support on the inception of high-risk business., • Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, offering commercial and pragmatic solutions to complex regulatory challenges. They are looking for candidates with the highest standards of legal rigour and the confidence to influence senior partners in a fast-paced environment. You should be a highly collaborative leader with excellent drafting skills and a proactive approach to managing a diverse, high-stakes workload. If you are a commercially minded lawyer ready to join an elite risk team, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application to start a confidential conversation. Ref: 1473

Role: Patent Counsel Location: London Rate: £950 per day (inside IR35) Are you a qualified Patent Attorney looking to make a real impact in a global organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑leading consumer health business, supporting a diverse portfolio of household brands trusted by millions worldwide. The Opportunity As a Patent Counsel, you will play a key role in protecting and shaping the organisation’s global IP strategy. Working closely with R&D, Legal, and Commercial teams, you will provide expert advice across a wide spectrum of patent and related intellectual property matters. You’ll partner with talented scientists, senior business stakeholders, and international colleagues, ensuring the organisation maximises the value of its innovation while navigating a dynamic competitive landscape. Key Responsibilities • Provide patent and related IP counsel to global R&D, legal, business, and commercial teams, • Lead invention harvesting activities across global R&D functions, • Draft, file and prosecute patents and registered designs, • Manage a global IP portfolio and deliver clear, strategic IP advice, • Conduct freedom‑to‑operate, competitive landscape, validity and infringement assessments, • Support complex IP projects, including oppositions, appeals, and litigation, • Advise on IP aspects of commercial agreements, licensing, R&D collaborations, M&A and due diligence, • Build strong relationships with external counsel and global internal stakeholders, • Promote IP awareness across R&D and business teams About You We’re looking for an experienced IP professional who brings technical expertise, sound judgement and strong relationship‑building skills. You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment and enjoy partnering with scientific and commercial teams globally. Requirements • STEM degree, • Fully qualified European Patent Attorney, • Fully qualified UK Patent Attorney (or national equivalent), • Minimum 2 years’ PQE from an in‑house team or reputable private practice, • Experience with chemistry, FMCG, or life sciences portfolios, • Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate IP into competitive advantage, • In‑house experience is a bonus, but not essential What’s on Offer • The chance to shape IP strategy for globally recognised healthcare brands, • Exposure to high‑impact innovation and complex international IP matters, • A collaborative, supportive, and highly experienced global IP team, • Career development within a major global organisation Please apply if interested

UK –London – Hybrid FULL-TIME UK HOURS Morae Global Corporation seeks to find the best and the brightest people – those who understand what it takes to deliver top-quality solutions for our clients. We are a fast-growing company, and we are looking to hire bright, energetic minds that share our mission to transform the legal industry. We offer an exciting and dynamic work environment with opportunities for upward mobility within the organization. Our team is currently seeking a qualified Commercial Account Executive to join our business. In this role, you will manage and grow strategic relationships across specific sectors & enterprise clients, with a primary focus on the German market. Responsibilities: • Develop deep expertise in Morae’s strategic initiatives, legal technology, consulting services, and digital transformation solutions., • Identify and win new strategic corporate law department customers in the market by leveraging existing networks and proactive business development., • Understand client challenges around legal operations, compliance, digital transformation, document and contract lifecycle management, and position Morae’s solutions accordingly., • Conduct executive-level meetings, solution demos, RFP/RFI responses, and workshops with senior stakeholders, procurement teams, and decision-making committees., • Navigate procurement processes, vendor registration, framework agreements, NDA/commercial approvals, and compliance with regional data protection and information security standards., • Collaborate with global solution teams, delivery, legal, and marketing to design tailored proposals and ensure successful implementation and client satisfaction., • Maintain up-to-date client data, pipeline forecasts, and sales activities using CRM., • Achieve and exceed revenue, retention, and growth targets. Requirements: • 7+ years of account management/business development/team management experience in legal technology, consulting, enterprise software, or professional services., • Experience working with enterprise customers in the German market., • Proven success in winning large deals, securing long-term contracts, and exceeding sales targets., • Strong understanding of legal operations, document management, contract lifecycle management, enterprise workflow platforms and/or digital transformation projects., • Ability to communicate complex solutions, including the value of AI and Generative AI technologies in legal and corporate environments., • Proven stakeholder management skills, especially interacting with decision-makers such as GCs, CIOs, Chief Legal Counsel, Digital Transformation Leaders, Procurement Directors, and Regulatory Bodies., • Excellent negotiation and closing skills with ability to shorten sales cycles and manage multiple stakeholders., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, managing competing priorities., • Fluency in English is essential; German is an advantage. About Morae: Morae is a dynamic, high-growth organization that provides an integrated suite of solutions to corporate law departments and law firms, and partners with leading software and services providers, both within and outside the legal industry. We are a young company but are made up of seasoned professionals in the legal industry, with a focus on building productive long-term relationships with employees and clients in an environment where collaboration is encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and diversity of thought, cultures, communities, and points of view is embraced. Our team has the vision to create an effective solution for any business problem and the experience to execute that vision. Learn more at . Our privacy policy can be found here

Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Legal Counsel to join a top global consulting firm. This firm delivers solutions through innovative management consulting, technology, and corporate & digital ventures. The counsel will be a member of the global legal team, specifically their employment group. The counsel will be responsible for executive level employment contracts and advising on executive, managing directors, board, and partner level lifecycle – including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, lateral hiring, etc. This is a full-time position and will be based in London onsite 2-3 days a week. Must Haves: • Qualified employment lawyer, experienced in executive compensation, partnerships, with strategic and operational employment law expertise, • 8+ years PQE of practicing labor and employment at a firm and most recently/currently in-house within a complex international organization, preferably professional services, a large partnership or similar industry, • Strong communication skills and comfortable presenting to both large and small audiences, • A positive outlook, ability to remain calm in stressful situations and strong collaborator, • JD and license to practice (any location) Responsibilities: • Manage the standard MDP and MD life cycle events, including, onboarding, departures, transfers, lateral hiring, responsible for facilitating the seamless process and all MDP and MD document sets for the countries where BCG operates, • Provide legal support with regard to the Senior Advisors program including drafting templates and contract provisions, advising on legal issues, and conflicts of interest, • Guide on restrictive covenants and employment protections by providing legal advice on the design and enforceability of non-competes, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other restrictive covenants across multiple jurisdictions, balancing business needs with local legal frameworks, • Support compensation governance by partnering with senior stakeholders and relevant committees to advise on compensation structures, profit-sharing, deferred compensation, equity programs, claw back policies, and ownership requirements that align with BCG’s global partnership model, • Support partner transactions and structural changes, including promotions, admissions, retirements, cross-border moves, and other events tied to the partner lifecycle, • Advise on cross-border tax, securities, and regulatory considerations impacting partner compensation, mobility, and incentive structures, • Draft, review, and update governance documentation related to partner compensation, policies, and partnership rules

Legal Counsel – Employment Global Entertainment Group A leading global entertainment organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel – Employment to join its legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a fast‑paced, international business, providing high‑quality employment law support across multiple jurisdictions and partnering closely with senior HR and business stakeholders. The Role You will play a key role in advising on a wide range of employment matters, supporting the organisation’s people strategy and ensuring compliance across a broad range of employment‑related issues. Key responsibilities include: • Providing business-oriented and people-focused legal advice and support on a wide range of employment, compliance and regulatory matters., • Partnering with team members on global projects., • Developing, improving and implementing policies, plans and practices., • Managing all aspects of any employment litigation and advising on employee investigations., • Developing action plans to address corporate compliance obligations and partnering with relevant areas of the business to achieve implementation. About you • Qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction, with c.2–4 years' PQE., • Strong background in employment law, ideally with experience operating in an international environment., • Experience advising across multiple jurisdictions is advantageous., • Excellent communication skills and ability to balance legal and commercial considerations., • Strong initiative, sound judgment and ability to manage multiple matters in a dynamic environment., • Collaborative, solutions‑oriented and comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic global environment, please apply or reach out confidentially for more details.

Leading Insurance Marketplace looking for a Senior Solicitor to join their Corporate Legal function. The role is a 12-month Maternity cover position. Key responsibilities include: • Providing expert and strategic advice on key corporate and regulatory projects across the business, including fund documentation, investment contracts and Treasury work., • Providing accurate information related to finance & capital investments, tax and regulatory compliance matters/corporate governance changes., • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements., • Effectively managing key internal and external stakeholders for the Marketplace., • Instructing and liaising with external counsel where appropriate. The successful candidate must have strong Banking & Finance or Funds knowledge, with a clear understanding of aspects of Insurance Law. Strong competition law experience would also be desirable. Experience within Private Practice at a top City Law Firm or In-House experience within Financial Services will be considered. Ideally you will be immediately available or available to start within 1 month. Get in touch today to find out more! /02035877345.

Corporate Legal Counsel - London In House – Corporate M&A - London – 2-4 pqe Our client is an impressive tech company with global reach. They seek a Legal Corporate Counsel to support the business across a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. You will work closely with senior stakeholders including the Group General Counsel, Finance, Tax and Treasury teams, senior commercial leaders, and other support functions to enable informed commercial decision-making. You will be key member of the truly International legal team, working collaboratively, across the global markets and making a real difference. You will have at least 2-3 years post qualification experience from within a reputable corporate private practice and/or a corporate M&A in house team. Experience in supporting corporate transactions, public company compliance, governance and ESG matters would be beneficial along with strong organisational skills and commercial judgment. You will be comfortable your communication and collaboration skills together with a confidence in legal technology and AI tools. Your responsibilities in this role will include: Corporate and Transactional Support; Public Company and Governance; Corporate Operations and Risk; External Counsel and Legal Operations; and Team Development. You will welcome a high degree of autonomy, be an excellent communicator and enjoy a fast paced and dynamic environment. This company has a great inclusive culture and offers a generous pension and benefits whilst allowing hybrid working for everyone. They offer a preferable work life balance and the chance to be an integral part of this leading tech business.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: London Salary: competitive + Bonus + Benefits WFH: Hybrid working model Reporting to: Head of Group Legal Direct Reports: N/A The Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to play a key role in managing legal risk, providing high-quality legal advice, and supporting compliance across the business for a leading insurance broker with a global footprint. This is a broad and commercially focused role, requiring a proactive and strategic approach to legal matters. You will advise on insurance-specific work, regulatory matters, general commercial contracts, employment issues, litigation management, and wider business initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders across the organisation and with the Compliance team. You will contribute to the development and delivery of the business strategy while ensuring the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Duties: • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including finance, IT, operational and supplier agreements., • Monitor, review, and manage third-party contracts across the group., • Review and advise on property leases for offices across multiple jurisdictions., • Handle intellectual property matters, including trademarks, domain names, and copyright issues., • Draft and review NDAs for broking clients, M&A activity, product development, consultants, and other business needs., • Develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives and effectively mitigate risk., • Identify, assess, and manage legal risk across business operations, new projects, systems, and processes., • Stay up to date with relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise on their impact on the business., • Draft and review insurance-related contracts and documentation., • Provide advice on insurance law matters, including contract wording, placement strategies, broker duties, and liabilities., • Support the development, review, and implementation of internal policies and procedures., • Work closely with the Compliance team to advise on regulatory matters and review regulatory-driven contracts., • Ensure contracts and practices are updated in response to regulatory changes. Skills and Knowledge Required: • Qualified lawyer (or equivalent qualification)., • Proven experience in the insurance sector, ideally within insurance broking., • Strong general corporate and commercial experience., • Good understanding of the regulatory framework affecting insurance and broking businesses., • Experience managing litigation and disputes is advantageous but not essential., • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills., • Strong commercial judgement with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely., • An analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions., • Proactive approach to keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments.

We are seeking an exceptional Global Head of Litigation to lead and scale the litigation and disputes function for a fast-growing, globally operating financial services business. This is a rare opportunity to shape litigation strategy at enterprise level within a complex, regulated, and highly innovative organisation. The role will oversee all contentious matters worldwide, partnering closely with the executive legal and business team, regulators, and external counsel. The successful candidate will bring deep international litigation experience, with ideally exposure to the US , alongside strong leadership and commercial judgment. There is an opportunity to build a team. Candidate Profile Experience & Background • Qualified lawyer with at least 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, • Significant experience leading complex litigation with international experience, • Demonstrable global litigation experience, including ideally exposure to the United States, • Proven track record managing high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes, • Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment, • Confident operating at senior level, • Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling, and sometimes ambiguous environment, • Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills, • Calm under pressure, with strong crisis and risk management capability

If you are seeking to join a fun, friendly and a highly collaborative legal team and a broad but commercially focused in-house role, then this role could be for you! This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract to cover up-coming maternity leave in the team. If you are seeking a transition to an in-house environment or wish to continue your in-house career and are open to Fixed Term employment, this could be an excellent opportunity to utilise existing commercial experience and develop further! The Team & Business: Our client is a thriving hospitality brands business with multiple well known brands under their name. They have an influential and collaborative legal team of 4 and are instrumental in aiding the business success. You will report into the senior counsel of the business and work with a range of stakeholders including sales, marketing, technology teams). The team is lean but highly efficient and deliver legal and commercial solutions to all business units. The role and key accountabilities: • Your main focus will be to support the businesses with commercial contracts (including in particular drafting and negotiating client contracts) and working with sales teams across the business., • Providing general support to the business on a wide range of legal matters., • Assisting the AI, Tech and Privacy lead as needed., • Helping to monitor and manage legal inboxes. At times it can be high traffic and organisational support will be required., • Horizon scanning and ad hoc legal research, including contract law and related regulations and new European legislation relevant to our businesses., • Provide support to the senior counsel and other stakeholders Knowledge and skills required: • Qualified lawyer (1 to 3 years’ PQE in UK or other jurisdiction), • Excellent knowledge and expertise in English commercial/contracts law with qualifications in England and Wales or equivalent commonwealth jurisdiction, • Organised with a structured way of working and considerable attention to detail, especially under time pressure., • Ambitious and willing to take ownership over projects and matters, and work independently with little or no supervision from time to time., • Good time-management and ability to prioritise and get the job done., • Being a “problem solver” or "solutions focused" with a goal-oriented way of working., • Strong expertise in office management systems (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), use of file sharing/cloud-based applications (e.g. SharePoint)., • Confidence in advising a variety of stakeholders and negotiating with external clients., • A collaborative individual with a proactive style of working., • Willingness to support with different areas of law / new jurisdictions as the business’s needs change., • Ability to forge and develop strong relationships within the team and across the business., • Must align with team values: To be trusted, authentic & entrepreneurial Location: London or Reading (flexible/hybrid working) Start date: February 2026 (likely mid to late Feb) Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 dependent on PQE and relevant experience Duration of contract: 9 month Fixed Term Contract (may extend to 12 months) Full time OR Part time: Our client is very open to both with full time being a preference.

About the job Rutherford is partnered with an elite global law firm to recruit a 2–6 PQE Banking & Finance Solicitor for its London office. The firm is recognised as a market leader in complex, cross-border financings, with a truly international footprint across all major financial centres. Its London Banking team plays a central role in advising on some of the largest and most sophisticated multi-jurisdictional transactions in the EMEA market. You’ll work alongside leading practitioners in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, advising major banks, financial institutions, and sponsors on high-value, innovative financing transactions. The role offers early responsibility, close partner access, and seamless collaboration with colleagues across global banking, M&A, capital markets, and project finance teams. Key responsibilities • Advise on large-scale domestic and cross-border banking and finance transactions for leading global financial institutions., • Draft, review, and negotiate finance and ancillary documentation with a high degree of technical precision., • Support multi-jurisdictional transactions, coordinating with international counsel and internal teams., • Take an active role in day-to-day deal management, including client communications and transaction coordination., • Assist with due diligence, legal analysis, and preparation of legal memoranda on complex commercial and corporate issues., • Work closely with senior lawyers to deliver high-quality advice under tight deadlines. What you’ll bring • 2–6 PQE experience in banking and finance, ideally gained at a leading City or international firm., • Strong academic background and excellent technical drafting skills., • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a high-pressure, transaction-focused environment., • Commercial awareness and the ability to see both the detail and the wider deal context., • Confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach. Why join You’ll join a globally integrated banking practice with established teams in every major financial market, trusted by many of the world’s largest banks to handle their most complex transactions. The team is known for its collaborative culture, global mindset, and consistent exposure to market-leading cross-border work. Associates benefit from top-tier training, early responsibility, and genuine international collaboration, working with colleagues across Europe, the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop as a banking lawyer within a firm that operates at the very top of the global market. If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at or 020 3778 2207.

Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world's largest legal search firm, with a vibrant interim business servicing thousands of in-house and law firm clients globally. If you are a fractional lawyer (or considering it), and have 5 to 30 hours a week available, we want to speak with you. MLA Interim is best known for it's financial services desk, where we support most of the major international banks with interim resourcing (some of them on a globally exclusive basis). Typically these clients have sought full-time interim lawyers, but there are pockets where a fractional resource is more appropriate - and the work is routinely sent to external counsel. We are looking for banking, derivatives, and structured products especially. We work with a global client base supporting high-value, complex matters. Clients come to us for our ability to put them in touch with the best interim and fractional lawyers around the world - across all specialisms. Our clients will typically seek lawyers with with 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Drop us your CV detailing: • Your weekly commitment within a 5 to 30 hour range, • The type of work you take on, • When and how you work We provide: • Access to international clients, with high-quality matters, • A professional platform that values senior experience, • Insurance, IR35 advice, payrolling facility We look forward to hearing from you as we continue to grow out our Fractional consulting business in 2026

Novatus Global is a Series B scale-up RegTech SaaS provider and boutique advisory firm, helping financial institutions manage their most complex regulatory requirements. We combine deep consulting expertise with cutting-edge SaaS solutions, enabling clients to strengthen compliance, enhance resilience, and drive sustainable growth. Our flagship SaaS platform, En:ACT (short for Enabling Accurate Compliance in Transaction reporting), is a market-leading solution for regulatory transaction reporting and reconciliation across global regimes. En:ACT automates reporting, reconciles data across systems, and maps errors directly to regulatory rules, helping firms remediate quickly, reduce risk, and meet regulatory obligations with confidence. Already trusted by more than 30 firms worldwide, the platform is scalable, proven, and designed for both business and technical users. Alongside our SaaS offering, our unique model delivers consulting services across Risk & Compliance (including Transaction Reporting and Operational Resilience), ESG, Strategy, Data, and Operations. Unlike larger consultancies, we embed ourselves within client teams to deliver both insight and execution, taking ownership of outcomes and driving measurable impact. Since our launch in 2019, we have scaled rapidly, creating space for our people to grow with the business. Backed by North American private equity investment, and partnerships with the London Stock Exchange Group and Snowflake’s global data platform, we are shaping the future of regulatory compliance through innovation in both advisory and technology. Our growth plans do not stop here; we are on the lookout for top-tier talent to join us on our journey and enable our next phase of success. Role Overview We’re hiring a Legal Counsel to own and scale our commercial legal function. You’ll lead SaaS contracting, support advisory/consulting engagements, and partner with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives as the business grows. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customised customer contracts, strategic partnerships and supplier contracts, • Support Sales and Customer teams through deal cycles with pragmatic risk advice (liability, indemnities, termination, renewals), • Resolve legal issues and contract interpretation matters that arise during negotiations, • Build and improve scalable contracting processes (templates, playbooks, approval workflows), • Lead special ad hoc projects, including partnerships, strategic deals, and M&A support (working with external counsel where needed), • Advise on commercial legal issues and risks, • Conduct research on various multijurisdictional legal issues, • Advise on special projects as needed, including new product developments, while taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact Requirements • UK-qualified solicitor (England & Wales), 3–5 PQE with strong post-qualification experience either in-house or in private practice, • Strong commercial contracting experience, ideally in SaaS/technology, • Previous FinTech, software, e-commerce and/or bank experience is desirable but not essential, • Comfortable operating autonomously, • Commercial mindset, strong negotiation skills, confident stakeholder management, • Experience working in a start-up or other fast-paced and dynamic environment is desirable but not essential

We are working with a highly regarded Top 100 City law firm to hire a Risk & Compliance Lawyer in London. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Risk & Compliance Director to provide comprehensive legal and regulatory advice firmwide, ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct are maintained. The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor with significant experience in law firm risk and compliance who is comfortable advising senior partners and legal stakeholders on complex ethical issues. The responsibilities will include: • Providing front-line guidance to partners and lawyers on a wide range of regulatory and professional conduct matters., • Assisting with professional indemnity insurance reviews and renewals, including reporting claims and circumstances to insurers., • Supporting the firm’s COLP in recording and investigating complaints and managing the process through to resolution., • Drafting and advising on firm-wide risk and compliance policies to ensure they remain aligned with the SRA Handbook and latest legislation., • Managing the annual central audit process and acting as a primary liaison for external accreditors., • Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including terms of engagement, outside counsel guidelines, and supplier agreements., • Handling routine data protection enquiries and assisting the Data Protection Partner with breach management., • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments to proactively initiate necessary changes to internal procedures. They are looking for candidates with expert knowledge of the SRA Principles and the Code of Conduct, ideally underpinned by a background in professional negligence or litigation. You should be a professional communicator who can interact effectively at all levels of seniority while maintaining a meticulous eye for detail. If you are a proactive solicitor looking to take ownership of diverse compliance projects in a supportive and social firm, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now to take the next step in your career. Ref: 1475

Counsel (E&O Litigation) – 12-Month Contract London (Hybrid Working) Overview A leading international insurance group is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its in-house legal team on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on managing and advising on Errors & Omissions (E&O) and wider contentious matters across the business. Working within a collaborative legal function, you’ll be the go-to contact for E&O and professional negligence issues, ensuring consistent litigation standards, stakeholder training and proactive risk management across the Group. Key Responsibilities • Advise on and manage contentious matters, primarily E&O and professional negligence claims, • Implement and oversee E&O and litigation standards and processes, • Provide training to business stakeholders on litigation risk and E&O awareness, • Report to senior management on ongoing disputes and emerging risks, • Work closely with Finance on litigation reserves and provisions, • Mentor junior team members on E&O and litigation projects, • Develop strong relationships with external counsel and professional indemnity insurers Requirements • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally 3–5 years’ PQE, • Experience of insurance law and the insurance market, • Legal experience within, or advising, an insurance intermediary or broker, • Strong track record handling contentious professional negligence or E&O claims, • Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, • Comfortable balancing commercial and legal priorities across multiple stakeholders Why Apply This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad in-house exposure within a global insurance group. You’ll handle varied and high-profile E&O matters, contribute to process improvement, and play a key role in supporting a respected legal function. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Dominus is a privately owned, trusted group of companies focused on the hotel and PBSA (student accommodation) sectors in Central London and across the United Kingdom. Founded in 2011, we have grown into a market-leading real estate platform with assets under management of more than £2 billion. We are an end-to-end business, with capabilities spanning acquisition, design, planning, development, and asset management. Our differentiation stems from our ability to approach each project individually and identify the optimal strategy to maximise value. We combine a highly knowledgeable team with trusted partnerships, and in doing so have built a reputation for quality throughout the industry. At this stage, we do not require any approaches from Recruitment Consultants and ask that applicants who apply meet the requirements of the Job Description. Working Environment We work on open plan trading floor style office with around sixty, which brings interaction and excitement. Our self-designed head office is on Dorset Street in Marylebone, easy to reach and close to all the amenities. Legal Team Working collaboratively with the two existing Senior Legal Counsel and guided by the Executive Director (also a qualified solicitor), Development Director, Projects Director and Senior Commercial Manager, you will join a small, collegiate Legal Team that provides support and advice to the Group’s investment and development activities in real estate, with a particular focus on construction and development delivery. The team works hand in hand with the Group’s other functions, dealing with transactions, contracts, property, construction, litigation, insurance and compliance. Working Relationships Internal All colleagues within the Group. Reporting to existing Senior Legal Counsel, Pearl Kumar and close working relationship with other Senior Legal Counsel, Junior Legal Counsel, Executive Director (Lee Saywack), Development Director (Anupriya Rajpal), Projects Director (Will Charlton), Senior Commercial Manager (Tom Cannon) and Investment Director (Sahil Khagram). External Day-to-day contact for external legal counsel on construction and development matters. Regular interaction with opposite numbers at contractors, consultants, funders and partners. Role Purpose To provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal support on construction and development matters across the Dominus portfolio, helping to manage legal risk while enabling the business to deliver projects at pace. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for drafting and negotiating key construction and consultancy documentation, managing instructions to external legal advisers and supporting the wider business in resolving issues that arise during design, construction and handover, whilst offering support from the two existing Senior Legal Counsel to expand your understanding of other practice areas to develop into a more rounded In-House Counsel. Key Responsibilities You will support projects through the development lifecycle, with a particular focus on technical design, construction, handover and in-use stages. 1. Pre-Design and Concept (Stages 0–1) – Support Role • Assist the Senior Legal Counsel in reviewing initial project proposals to identify headline construction-related risks., • Example documentation: Due Diligence Checklist. 2. Developed and Technical Design (Stages 2–3) • Draft, review and negotiate professional appointments for design and other consultants, including scope of services, fee structures, limitation of liability, indemnities and intellectual property provisions., • Prepare and negotiate collateral warranties and third-party rights in favour of funders, tenants and purchasers., • Work with the Development and Commercial teams to ensure all appointments and warranties align with project and funding requirements., • Example documentation: Professional Appointment, Collateral Warranty, Deed of Novation. 3. Construction (Stage 4) • Manage external counsel in the drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts (for example JCT and bespoke amendments), sub-contracts and related project agreements., • Review and support negotiation of bonds, guarantees, parent company guarantees and insurance arrangements., • Ensure construction documentation is consistent across the contractual suite and reflects the agreed commercial and technical position., • Provide day-to-day legal support on issues arising during construction, including variations, extensions of time, liquidated damages, payment issues and defects., • Example documentation: Building Contract, Performance Bond, Parent Company Guarantee, Insurance Policies. 4. Funding and Security • Support the Senior Legal Counsel and Investment team on construction aspects of development and investment funding arrangements., • Ensure construction documentation and project structures comply with funder requirements, including step-in rights, direct agreements and reporting obligations., • Example documentation: Construction-focused schedules to Loan Agreements, Direct Agreements, Security Documents. 5. Handover and Close-Out (Stage 5) • Support the transition from construction to operation, including satisfaction of conditions precedent for funding drawdowns and disposals., • Example documentation: Handover Pack, Collateral Warranties, Guarantee Documents. 6. In-Use / Operational Phase (Stage 6) • Advise on day-to-day construction-related issues affecting operational assets, including defects, maintenance obligations and remedial works., • Draft and review operational contracts with construction or technical elements (for example maintenance agreements, equipment hire, minor works contracts)., • Assisting with ongoing compliance, maintenance, regulatory issues and the supply of resources, goods and services., • Example documentation: Property Management Agreement (construction aspects), Maintenance Agreement, Supply Agreement, Equipment Hire Agreement, Framework/Mini-Works Contracts. 7. Disposals and Strategic Transactions • Provide construction input into property sales and joint ventures, ensuring that construction risk is appropriately allocated and that all necessary warranties, guarantees and reports are in place., • Work with external counsel on sale agreements and due diligence, focusing on construction and development risk for potential buyers., • Example documentation: Development Funding Agreement (Construction Sections). Experience and Skills Technical Skills • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common-law jurisdiction) with strong experience in construction law, gained in private practice and/or in-house., • Comfortable working with standard form construction contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC) and negotiating commercial amendments., • Experience drafting and negotiating professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and associated project documentation., • Familiarity with real estate development structures and the interaction between construction, funding and asset management is desirable. Ways of Working • Ability to work collaboratively with the two existing Senior Legal Counsel, taking ownership of your matters while escalating issues appropriately., • Able to manage your own workload, juggle competing priorities and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Demonstrates sound judgment and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives., • Motivated to become a trusted adviser to the Development, Project, Commercial and Investment teams, being proactive in the provision of legal support. Personal Attributes • Confident, professional and approachable with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., • Skilled at turning complicated legal issues into clear, concise guidance for non-lawyers., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of drafting and execution., • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels, internally and externally., • Discreet and reliable, with the ability to handle sensitive information and work independently when required.