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We are working with a renowned telecommunications business seeking a Legal Counsel to support its retail and franchise operations on a wide range of commercial and operational legal matters. Location: London, hybrid working Duration: 12-month contract The Role This role sits within a Consumer Legal team and focuses on supporting retail and franchise models across a customer‑facing telecommunications estate. The emphasis is on commercial advisory work, operational legal risk, and enabling the effective running and evolution of retail and partner structures. The role: • Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across retail and franchise operations, • Supporting franchise and partner models, including contractual, governance, and operational frameworks, • Advising on a broad range of commercial agreements and legal issues affecting customer‑facing retail environments, • Supporting compliance with legislation and regulation impacting retail and franchise structures, • Working closely with retail, operations, and commercial stakeholders to manage legal risk while enabling business growth, • Contributing to legal risk assessments and assurance processes across retail and operational initiatives, • Supporting legal training, process improvement, and scalable legal delivery across the consumer legal function, • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting retail and franchise activities and sharing insights with stakeholders Ideal Candidate • England & Wales qualified lawyer, • Experience advising consumer, retail, or franchised businesses, ideally within telecommunications or a similar operational environment, • Strong commercial contracts experience with a practical, solutions‑focused approach, • Confidence engaging directly with senior operational and commercial stakeholders, • Able to manage multiple workstreams independently in a fast‑paced, operational setting To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to

Interim Commercial Lawyer – Payments We are seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join a high-performing in-house legal team supporting a leading international payments and technology business. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with product teams on innovative products, commercial contracts, and go-to-market initiatives across Europe. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day legal support to the Europe Product team., • Advise on new product launches, commercialisation strategies, and general commercial matters., • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements., • Support bespoke client arrangements and template contract development., • Identify and coordinate advice on competition, data protection, and regulatory matters., • Manage external counsel where required across multiple jurisdictions., • Deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance to internal stakeholders., • Qualified lawyer in England & Wales., • Ideally 2+ years’ PQE, with flexibility for more senior candidates., • In-house experience within a regulated, technology, fintech, or financial services environment preferred., • Strong commercial contracting experience, particularly technology agreements., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Able to manage a busy and varied workload independently and collaboratively., • Payments industry or financial services regulatory knowledge., • Consumer law experience across Europe., • Cross-border contracting and managing external counsel across jurisdictions.

Legal Counsel - Commercial/IT London 3-5 PQE Fintech Hybrid working A high‑growth fintech in the pensions space is hiring a Legal Counsel to support its expanding platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) offering. You’ll join a growing in‑house team, taking ownership of day‑to‑day commercial and procurement contracts and working closely with senior stakeholders. The Role: Working within a well-structured, experienced team, you will: • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including NDAs, supplier (IT and non‑IT) and technology agreements., • Support on PaaS contracts with platform clients and help embed scalable contracting approaches., • Provide business‑focused legal advice in a fast‑paced, growth environment and support legal operations, templates and playbooks., • Deliver practical legal training and act as a go‑to adviser for commercial contracting issues. The Person: You’ll have 3–5 PQE in commercial contracts (private practice and/or in‑house) and a pragmatic, proactive mindset with an interest in fintech. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week in the London office, a short walk from Marble Arch.

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

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

Senior Legal Counsel 1 Year Fixed Term Contract South West London – 8 days per month working from home Oil & Gas sector Are you an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a strong background within the Oil & Gas sector? Are you seeking your next role? This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with a background working for companies within the Oil & Gas/ Upstream sectors or for candidates from a private practice background with this sector experience This opportunity will offer a 1 year Fixed Term Contract but could lead to further opportunities Main responsibilities • As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide high‑quality, proactive and commercially focused legal advice across all aspects of the companies Business, as assigned by the Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary, including:, • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements (e.g., decommissioning, security, procurement, proximity/crossing, farm‑in, real estate, planning, intra‑group services and asset transfers, JV/co‑operation, shareholders’ agreements, confidentiality agreements and novations)., • As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will be advising on regulatory instruments and obligations, including exploration and production licences and agreements with The Crown Estate., • Supporting CCS‑related matters, including asset transfers, intra‑group services and regulatory compliance., • Assisting with acquisition, divestiture and M&A activities, including due diligence, pre‑emption, SPA drafting/negotiation, regulatory approvals and general transaction management., • As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will be advising on dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, mediation and expert determination, and managing external counsel., • Supporting corporate reorganisations, restructurings and liquidations with finance and company secretarial teams., • Providing legal support for UK and international projects as required., • As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will be monitoring legislative and regulatory developments affecting the companies business., • Liaise internally and affiliate departments and externally with JV partners, contractors, landowners, regulatory bodies, industry groups and advisers, attending meetings in person or remotely as needed., • Provide shared legal services within the wider group, where required., • As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will participate in functional reporting within the group’s legal community., • Use relevant document and information management systems (e.g., Mosaic, e:Concession)., • Undertake required professional development, including internal training and legal know‑how., • Comply fully with the Code of Ethics, Compliance Model and HSE policies, and support other compliance requirements (e.g., claims reporting, Sarbanes‑Oxley). Skills and experience required: • Law degree with strong academic results., • Qualified solicitor/barrister or equivalent., • Relevant post‑qualification experience., • As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will have experience operating at a senior level appropriate to the role., • Strong working knowledge of, and relevant experience in, the UKCS upstream oil and gas industry., • Excellent legal skills, particularly in commercial law, with an understanding of and exposure to UK real estate and planning law., • Good computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)., • Astute, commercially aware and highly motivated., • As the Senior Legal Counsel, you will have effective communication and negotiation skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to manage high levels of responsibility., • Willingness to attend meetings within the UK and overseas, as required. First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis, and workforce management solution, Operam. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Head of Legal Part time (either 3 or 4 days per week) Property development firm London office (Hybrid with 2 days in the office per week) £120K-£140K (full time equivalent) Role Overview Head of Legal & Compliance to lead the organisation’s legal and compliance function and ensure the highest standards of regulatory governance across the business. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping legal strategy, strengthening compliance frameworks, and partnering closely with the Executive Team and Board to support sustainable growth. The role will act as the central legal authority within the business, providing commercially focused advice and managing a panel of external law firms that represent the business across a range of specialist matters. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary legal advisor to the business, providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused guidance across all areas of operation., • Own and develop the company’s compliance framework, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards., • Advise the Executive Team and Board on legal risk, corporate governance matters and emerging regulatory developments., • Oversee the drafting, negotiation and review of contracts across all departments, coordinating with external counsel where appropriate., • Manage data protection, privacy and broader risk management policies and processes., • Develop and deliver legal and compliance training and awareness initiatives across the organisation., • Lead and manage relationships with a panel of external law firms, ensuring high-quality advice, effective cost control and consistency of approach., • Act as the key point of contact with regulators and external advisors, as required. About You • Qualified solicitor or barrister, • Significant post-qualification experience (PQE) gained in a relevant sector or a comparable in-house role., • Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply them in a commercial context., • Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and operational delivery., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at Executive and Board level., • Proven experience managing and coordinating external legal advisors and professional services firms., • High integrity, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Title Senior Counsel - Content Regulation Location/Office London Start Date 24 April 2026 End Date January 2027 Purpose of Role: Senior lawyer with significant OSA and risk assessment DSA knowledge and experience. This role will involve providing content regulation advice and regulatory engagement in respect of these regulations, with a particular focus on the OSA and DSA risk assessment process. Responsibilities: • Day to day management of OSA and DSA regulatory risk assessment process., • Providing advice on OSA and DSA risk assessments, • Providing advice on OSA interpretation, obligations and compliance. OSA and DSA Regulatory Risk Assessments • Providing SME advice on OSA and DSA risk assessments, • Leading the day-to-day management of the 2026 risk assessment process (March–September)., • Supporting preparation of supplementary documents for the European Commission (Autumn)., • Managing the post-submission review and iteration process. OSA Compliance advice • Advising on OSA obligations across workstreams within the Content Regulation pillar., • Providing legal and strategic advice on internal compliance incidents., • Reviewing and advising on Ofcom guidance published from July 2026 and supporting the resulting implementation programme Product and GPL • Providing SME UK content regulation advice on product and feature-related queries and projects., • Providing SME support on non EU/UK risk assessments to GPL e.g. Indonesia. Communications • Providing legal input into escalations processes for draft laws and guidelines., • Advising to ensure client's position on the OSA is articulated effectively externally. Compliance • Providing legal and strategic advice in respect of internal compliance incidents/internal audits, • UK Ofcom Regulatory Engagement, • Leading on Ofcom RFIs working XFN to ensure response meets regulatory requirements and minimises legal risk to client., • Supporting on other regulatory engagement including escalations;, • Attending regulatory meetings with Ofcom. Minimum requirements: • A senior lawyer with at least 6 years PQE (including a minimum of 2 years in a regulatory and/or product legal compliance role from a well regarded private practice team or established in-house department);, • Experience advising on laws relating to user generated content, with specific experience navigating the OSA and risk assessments under the OSA and DSA; and, • Ability to work as a team player who can effectively work with, manage and coordinate colleagues, internal stakeholders and cross-functional stakeholders. Preferred skills/qualifications: • Self-motivated legal professional with the resilience, focus, and integrity to persevere through complex challenges, and a steadfast commitment to collective success;, • Experience in digital platforms, or media, or deep understanding of these sectors through prior legal advisory work;, • Ability to manage a large number and variety of high profile and strategic projects and navigate ambiguous legal and regulatory environments;, • Previous experience of advising on the practical implementation of new laws;, • Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity; and, • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organisation. Please contact: for further details.

We are seeking a junior to mid-level Real Estate Lawyer (c. 2–5 PQE) to join the London-based real estate investment and development company of a sovereign wealth fund. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders and a diverse UK and international real estate portfolio. While the position has a strong real estate focus, there will be a chance to work on matters across commercial contracts, employment law, and IP/data protection. London 5 days per week on-site Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 The Role • Managing a wide range of real estate matters, including retail and office leases and associated asset management documentation, • Reviewing and overseeing consumer and service contracts with third-party providers, • Updating internal policies and drafting papers for the General Counsel and Board in response to legal and regulatory developments affecting UK assets, • Running legal projects, document management, and case oversight, • Supporting broader matters involving commercial contracts, employment law, and intellectual property About You: • Qualified lawyer with approximately 2–5 years’ PQE, • Solid training and experience in commercial real estate, • Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication and reporting lines, • Confident in advising senior stakeholders, including the General Counsel and Board, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple matters and manage risk effectively You will be working in offices overlooking some of the best views of London and based close to the station. This role requires the Real Estate Lawyer to be on site 5 days per week. To register and interest, please send through your updated CV to 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW // Would you like to join one of the world’s most prestigious law firms? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join our Corporate Knowledge team. The Corporate and M&A practice is at the heart of our firm, and our reputation for providing our clients with high-quality, trusted support is unrivalled. The Corporate practice advises on a broad spectrum of matters, leading on some of the most significant public and private transactions in the market. We also provide comprehensive corporate and governance advice, addressing the critical issues that modern corporates face. Based in the London office, this role would suit an experienced Corporate and M&A lawyer, ideally with prior expertise of working in PSL/Knowledge Lawyer role. Strong experience, or a keen interest, in listed company advisory work, regulatory compliance, market disclosure and corporate governance matters would be a significant advantage. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Knowledge, you will join a small, collaborative team of Corporate Knowledge Lawyers, supported by knowledge specialists and the firm’s central Knowledge and Learning group. The role will involve working closely with Corporate and M&A partners and fee earners at all levels of seniority, as well as our central business services teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES // Our Knowledge Lawyers respond to the needs of the practice from time to time, applying a practical, commercial and client-centric approach to producing timely and insightful content, know-how and training. Roles in our Knowledge team suit lawyers who are flexible, collaborative, self-sufficient and proactive, with the confidence and ability to operate independently and prioritise multiple demands on their time (albeit with appropriate support). Key attributes include curiosity and the ambition to become an expert practitioner, with the ability to build and influence both internal and external networks. Key responsibilities are set out below but there may be others which are not listed. You may be required to work outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm. External knowledge, client publications, client training, consultations, pitches and committees • Identify issues which may affect our clients, producing market leading thought leadership content, including client briefings, training or blogs, on topical issues of relevance., • Designing and delivering, and supporting fee earners in the preparation and delivery of, impactful client training., • Working closely with partners and fee earners to support the firm’s corporate governance work, particularly around the management of AGMs and annual reporting., • Participating in and building relationships with key industry and trade association working groups (e.g. GC100, Chartered Governance Institute and FRC)., • Replying, or contributing to replies, to industry or legal consultations., • Attending, or supporting others’ attendance at, external committees and conferences (e.g. City of London Law Society Company Law Committee)., • Contributing technical content to firm-wide pitches, directory submissions and relevant sections of our website. Internal knowledge, know-how and training • Keeping up to date with legal and commercial developments that affect the practice, producing insightful articles, analysis and updates., • Supporting the firm’s expertise in corporate governance matters, including UK Corporate Governance Code and governance best practice for listed and large private companies., • Responding to queries from fee earners, offering guidance, support and counsel as required., • Working with our internal knowledge systems and central Knowledge function, engaging in knowledge projects, supporting the organisation, capture, review and creation of know-how, including precedents., • Creating, maintaining, and commenting on standard documents and practice notes, tracking transaction activity and reviewing documentation to identify market trends and practice., • Working with the Learning and Development team to design and deliver an engaging, technical legal training programme., • Working with the firm’s central Knowledge, Innovation and Technology teams to embed legal technology (including AI‑enabled tools) and workflows within the Corporate practice and to identify opportunities to leverage such legal tech to enhance the efficiency of knowledge delivery., • Taking responsibility for the maintenance, organisation and updating of the relevant practice pages on the Intranet. CANDIDATE PROFILE // Candidates for this position will be someone who: • Senior lawyer with a strong background in Corporate and M&A law with demonstrable technical expertise, knowledge and experience of market practice across a variety of transactions, including company advisory and corporate governance., • The ideal candidate will have experience advising listed public companies on legal and regulatory compliance, market disclosure and corporate governance matters., • Demonstrates the ability to be the go-to person for fee-earners with queries about law and market practice, scanning the horizon for legal, regulatory and market developments., • Can identify opportunities to, and produces, timely and insightful knowledge, client content and training material., • Has a familiarity with, and enthusiasm for, the use of AI, automation and legal technology in a legal and knowledge‑management context., • Brings a forward‑looking mindset and drives engagement in areas such as legal tech, innovation and compliance., • Is comfortable speaking with authority on technical topics to a wide range of audiences., • Demonstrates effective project management, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills., • Builds strong relationships with fee-earners at all levels, other Knowledge Lawyers and Business Services teams. We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.

In-house Employment Lawyer Location: London (Hybrid) Package: £Negotiable + Benefits Reporting to Chief Legal Officer, this role provides expert, pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice across Brown & Brown (Europe). It is a strategic, consultative role, partnering closely with Team Resources (HR), senior leaders and the wider business to manage employment risk, shape people-related strategy, and ensure legal compliance while enabling growth. The role holder will act as a trusted advisor, balancing legal rigour with practical solutions, and supporting Brown & Brown’s values-led culture by ensuring fair, consistent and lawful employment practices across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Employment Law Advisory & Risk Management • Operate as an in-house expert on employment law matters across Brown & Brown (Europe), providing clear, pragmatic and commercially sound advice., • Advise on the full lifecycle of employment issues, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary action, grievances, restructures and exits., • Proactively identify employment law risks and work collaboratively with Team Resources and leadership to mitigate them. Policies & Documentation • Develop, update and advise on employment policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current legislation, best practice and Brown & Brown’s culture. Employee Relations & Investigations • Provide legal support on complex grievance and disciplinary matters, including advising on process, attending meetings where appropriate, and drafting outcome letters., • Support and advise on workplace investigations, ensuring fairness, procedural integrity and defensibility of outcomes., • Guide the business through sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters with confidence and discretion. TUPE, Restructuring & Change • Provision of advice and guidance on TUPE matters, including around due diligence, consultation requirements, contractual implications and post-transfer integration., • Support restructures, redundancies and organisational change programmes, ensuring legal compliance and minimising employee relations risk., • Work closely with Team Resources and the wider Legal team to ensure coordinated advice. Litigation & Dispute Resolution • Draft and advise on settlement agreements and lead employment-related settlement discussions., • Manage and support employment tribunal and court claims, including instructing and liaising with external counsel where required., • Represent Brown & Brown in employment tribunals and other forums, where appropriate., • Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations and post-termination disputes, including involvement in High Court proceedings when necessary. Stakeholder Partnership & Leadership • Act as the first point of contact for Team Resources on employment law matters, providing timely, practical and trusted advice., • Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders, HR colleagues and the wider Legal team., • Translate complex legal issues into clear, accessible guidance for non-legal stakeholders. Regulatory & Legislative Awareness • Keep up to date with developments in employment law across England & Wales and relevant European jurisdictions., • Contribute to continuous improvement of employment law capability across the business. Professional Standards & Values • Always operate in the best interests of Brown & Brown and its teammates, demonstrating integrity, discretion, and sound judgement., • Ensure advice is technically accurate, commercially appropriate and aligned with Brown & Brown’s values and culture. Essential Skills & Experience • Minimum of five years solicitor post-qualification and independent legal experience from a reputable legal environment specialising in employment law., • Attentive: excellent attention to detail., • Efficient: Prioritises effectively, focuses on what matters; delivers on time., • Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen, practical, pragmatic and cares about growth., • Collaborative: Values teamwork and open dialogue, contributes positively to a high functioning multidisciplinary team and works constructively with others to achieve shared goals., • Adaptable: Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, quickly understands new issues and contexts, and adjusts approach to meet evolving business needs., • Takes a positive approach: Passionate about assisting the client (our business) and creating a brilliant client experience. Desirable (Beneficial) • Sector Experience: Previous experience working within Financial Services industry is desirable., • Regulatory Awareness: An understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g., FCA requirements) would be advantageous in contextualising material. What's on offer: • A Negotiable basic salary plus all the normal benefits - 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Individual Private Medical (post probation), Life Assurance and a range of flexible benefits post probation alongside a holiday purchase scheme., • Access to the annual Brown & Brown Inc. share save scheme., • Full support for ongoing professional development including additional professional qualifications (post probation).

Legal Counsel – High Profile Consumer Brands (In-House) This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer to join a major international consumer business at a time of strategic focus and growth within its food and branded products division. This is a broad, high-impact in-house role supporting a portfolio of well-known consumer brands. You will act as a true business partner, advising senior stakeholders on a wide range of matters including commercial contracts, brand/IP, regulatory and digital initiatives — all within a fast-paced, multi-brand environment. You will gain exposure well beyond your PQE level, working closely with senior lawyers and the wider leadership team, with real scope to influence decision-making and develop into a highly commercial, business-facing lawyer. Key highlights: • Broad, varied workload across multiple established brands, • High visibility and close interaction with senior stakeholders, • Opportunity to develop strong commercial judgement in a dynamic environment, • Part of a large, international group with a diverse and evolving portfolio About you: • Qualified lawyer (c.2–6 PQE) with strong commercial contracts experience (although all candidates with demonstrable experience will be considered), • Ideally some in-house or secondment experience, • Background in FMCG, retail, consumer or a similarly commercial sector is advantageous but is not an absolute requirement, • Commercially minded, pragmatic and keen to operate close to the business This is an excellent move for a lawyer looking to step into a genuinely business-facing in-house role with breadth, responsibility and long-term development potential.

Senior Legal Counsel – Financial Services (6 - 10 PQE) Hybrid working – 2 days per week in London A FTSE 250, FCA-regulated financial services business is looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to support its Financial Services division. This is a broad, business-facing role offering real ownership, variety, and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across a fast-paced and evolving organisation. This role will suit a commercially minded lawyer with strong financial services experience who enjoys partnering with the business and delivering pragmatic, solutions-focused advice. You will act as the primary legal partner to the Financial Services team, advising across a range of products and initiatives while supporting the development of new offerings from concept through to launch. Key responsibilities include: • Advising on a range of products including insurance, consumer credit and payment-related offerings, • Supporting the development and launch of new financial products and services, • Negotiating and advising on key supplier and commercial agreements, • Providing input into customer-facing documentation including terms and conditions, marketing materials and policies, • Partnering with internal teams including product, technology, marketing and customer support, • Managing legal and regulatory risk in an FCA-regulated environment About you: • Qualified lawyer with around 6-10 PQE and a strong financial services/fintech background, • Experience advising within an FCA-regulated environment, • In-house experience (or a secondment) is essential, • Strong commercial contracting and negotiation skills, • Experience working with product, technology and marketing teams, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, consumer-facing business, • Open to using legal technology and tools as part of day-to-day practice This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing legal team in a business where legal plays a key role in enabling growth and innovation. The role offers strong visibility, variety, and long-term development potential. If this is of interest, please apply through LinkedIn or contact me directly at

Our Client A growing fintech firm, currently outperforming their peers, is seeking a 5PQE+ Regulatory and/or product lawyer. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping, advising and supporting the firm’s retail investment offering. You will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory alignment while enabling innovative product development. This is a highly visible role offering genuine ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to support a fast scaling business at the forefront of digital investing. Key Responsibilities • Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to retail investment products, including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs, funds, and model portfolios., • Support product development teams on new product launches, enhancements, and customer journeys., • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial, technology, and third‑party supplier contracts., • Provide guidance on UK financial services regulation (including FCA rules, COBS, PROD, Consumer Duty/Consumer Credit, and platform specific requirements)., • Lead or support legal aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and platform developments. About You • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 5+ PQE (flexible)., • Experience working for a financial services/fintech business advising on retail investments, wealth management, asset management, or digital investment platforms., • Expertise in UK financial services regulation, particularly FCA rules impacting retail investment products., • Comfortable working in a fast‑moving fintech environment with a solutions‑focused mindset., • Commercially astute, collaborative, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to balance risk with innovation, helping the business move at pace while maintaining regulatory robustness. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

Location: London Duration: 12 Month contract Rate: £275 per day PAYE Purpose of the Role The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will provide proactive HR support across designated business areas, applying a broad range of HR knowledge, tools and practices to support business performance. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective HR procedures and people initiatives that contribute to a high-performing and engaged workforce. Key Responsibilities HSES Responsibilities • Ensure all activities and behaviours are conducted in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures., • Provide professional HR guidance and support to managers, supervisors and employees., • Support managers in disciplinary, grievance and employee relations matters, providing practical advice and guidance., • Research and draft responses relating to industrial and employee relations issues, liaising with external legal counsel where appropriate., • Assist in developing and implementing HR procedures, processes and documentation, ensuring timely communication and compliance., • Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing and retention., • Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business and with external stakeholders., • Deliver recruitment activities in line with workforce planning and budget requirements., • Support the Senior Manager – Total Reward in the preparation and management of the People Budget., • Contribute to the digitisation and continuous improvement of HR systems and information management., • Provide support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, family-friendly policies and general HR administration., • Support reward and recognition initiatives, both annual and ad hoc., • Assist with talent management, succession planning and employee development activities., • Support the performance management process across the business., • Promote diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives aligned with Harbour Energy’s values and behaviours., • Assist in educating and guiding line managers on current employment legislation and HR best practice., • Maintain HR content on the HR Intranet and Business Management System., • Provide mentoring and guidance to HR Coordinator team members., • Support the maintenance of employee records and preparation of HR reports., • Prepare and provide data for HR audits, ensuring accuracy and process compliance., • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility. Skills, Qualifications & Experience • Demonstrable experience operating in a generalist HR role, including recruitment responsibilities., • Experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives., • Strong change management, problem-solving and decision-making skills., • Degree-qualified HR professional; CIPD qualification or affiliation desirable., • Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice., • Commitment to continuous personal and professional development., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership., • Ability to think strategically and understand the wider business impact of HR decisions within a complex and evolving industry., • Strong advisory and interpersonal skills., • Professional and credible approach consistent with Harbour Energy standards., • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, producing accurate and high-quality work., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and demonstrate personal accountability., • Awareness of Safety and Environmental Critical Roles.

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

Tax Solicitor Chancery Court Tax Chambers is seeking applications from tax solicitors with at least 3 years PQE. Though not strictly necessary, some degree of private client experience is preferable. The candidate should be eager to develop their experience and skills, undertaking highly complex tax advisory and contentious work, where they will work under experienced tax counsel as part of a close knit and dynamic team. The role is office based and involves advising on novel, bespoke and high value tax issues, under time pressure with minimal supervision. Key requirements: • Excellent academic background with a undergraduate degree (2:1 as a minimum), A-Levels, and GCSE (or equivalent)., • Highly self-motivated, organised and capable of working on your own initiative with minimal supervision;, • Excellent analytical skills, problem solving abilities, an excellent memory., • Highly articulate and eloquent written and spoken English., • Good working knowledge of key English legal concepts underpinning tax law, including contracts, trusts, partnerships, companies, insolvency, and land law. Our clients include high and ultra-high net worth individuals, public figures, business owners and senior executives, trustees, funds and their professional advisers. The role will involve considerable direct client contact, so it is essential that you are experienced and comfortable in dealing with highly demanding clients (if direct access) and their advisers, who are typically solicitors, accountants, trustees and wealth managers. You must have demonstrable experience in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of UK taxation: • All direct taxes - income tax, capital gains tax, Inheritance Tax, ATED and SDLT and the key anti-avoidance provisions, reliefs, and exemptions., • Private client tax work, residence and domicile issues, remittances, double taxation issues/treaties, UK and offshore trusts/funds/foundations, estates, companies and UK property/investment holding structures., • Corporation Tax and VAT matters for small and medium sized owner managed businesses, investment companies and partnerships (including LLPs) and corporate restructuring., • Tax administration, statutory enquiries, assessments, penalties, appeals, statutory reviews, statutory and non-statutory clearances, HMRC Code of Practice 9, GAAR, international exchange of information (CRS/FATCA/MDR) and public registers. Please note that we typically receive a considerable volume of applications and the recruitment process therefore involves several stages, including an initial video interview and if successful, a detailed oral assessment in chambers comprising a real client case study with 30 minutes preparation time. If you wish to apply for this role, please forward your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, qualifications, and interest to . Due to the number of applications, we are unable to provide written feedback to unsuccessful candidates, so please kindly refrain from requesting this.

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

Our Client A growing fintech firm, currently outperforming their peers, is seeking a 5PQE+ Regulatory and/or product lawyer. Given their product offering, they would ideally want to hire a lawyer coming from a private banking background. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping, advising and supporting the firm’s retail investment offering. You will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory alignment while enabling innovative product development. This is a highly visible role offering genuine ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to support a fast scaling business at the forefront of digital investing. Key Responsibilities • Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to retail investment products, including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs, funds, and model portfolios., • Support product development teams on new product launches, enhancements, and customer journeys., • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial, technology, and third‑party supplier contracts., • Provide guidance on UK financial services regulation (including FCA rules, COBS, PROD, Consumer Duty/Consumer Credit, and platform specific requirements)., • Lead or support legal aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and platform developments. About You • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 5+ PQE (flexible)., • Experience working for a financial services/fintech business advising on retail investments, wealth management, asset management, or digital investment platforms., • Expertise in UK financial services regulation, particularly FCA rules impacting retail investment products., • Comfortable working in a fast‑moving fintech environment with a solutions‑focused mindset., • Commercially astute, collaborative, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to balance risk with innovation, helping the business move at pace while maintaining regulatory robustness. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

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

Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Law • 7PQE, • Location: London, • Type: Permanent, full time The Opportunity • You will be required to provide pragmatic and effective legal advice and support to the People function and the business in the UK and across Europe., • This will encompass advising on a wide variety of employment issues including but not limited to disciplinaries and grievances, recruitment, restructures and organisational changes, contractual issues and reviews, policies, compensation and benefits, business transfers and service provision changes, redundancies, negotiated exits and regulatory issues. About you • Be a qualified employment lawyer with at least 7 years post-qualification experience (experience with advising regulated financial services entities a plus), • Possess a thorough understanding of UK employment law, • Could think analytically and pragmatically and provide commercial, effective and proactive advice and guidance, • Have the confidence to act independently, take decisions and challenge the business where necessary, • Have strong interpersonal skills, an enthusiasm for the job you do, and a sense of humour., • Be able to foster and develop relationships with key stakeholders., • Be able to organise and prioritise workload and work under time pressures and deadlines. For more information, please get in touch. / 07534087340

Legal Counsel | 1–4 PQE | South West London | Commercial Contracts We’re working with a fast-growing business in South West London that is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel (1–4 PQE) to join its small but highly collaborative legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a general commercial lawyer who enjoys variety and wants to play a visible role in a scaling organisation. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years, supported by a series of acquisitions, and is now focused on strengthening its platform as it continues to expand. The Role Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will advise on a wide range of legal and business matters, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, which form the core area of the role, including drafting and negotiating a full range of agreements such as procurement contracts, customer agreements, B2B and B2C arrangements, and technology-related contracts. You will also be involved in: • Supporting the business with corporate governance matters across the group, • Advising on data protection and compliance issues, • Assisting with insurance matters, claims and litigation management, • Providing day-to-day legal guidance across operational teams, • Supporting legal work arising from recent acquisitions and ongoing integration projects Given the size of the team, this role offers the opportunity to gain broad in-house exposure and become closely embedded in the business. The Candidate This role would suit a lawyer who is proactive, commercially minded and keen to build strong relationships across the organisation. You will likely have: • 1–4 years’ PQE, • A strong grounding in commercial contracts, • A good working knowledge of, or genuine interest in, data protection and compliance, • The ability to manage a varied workload and work closely with stakeholders Candidates may be currently in private practice looking to make their first move in-house, or already working within an in-house legal team. Why Apply? • Join a high-growth organisation at a pivotal stage in its development, • Work in a close-knit legal team with real visibility across the business, • Opportunity to grow alongside the legal function as the business continues to expand, • Exposure to a broad mix of commercial, governance and operational legal work If you’re a commercially minded lawyer looking for a role where you can really get under the skin of a business, this is a fantastic time to join. To apply or for more info please contact: Kate Mazzag: 07769946081 OR Victoria Moore: 07971666134 Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role. To keep up to date with Arbuthnot Yon and our latest job postings, please go on to our Company LinkedIn page and click ‘follow’

At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments. As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Please Note: Oliver Wyman/Marsh operates a hybrid working policy and we will require the successful candidate to work from the office at least 60% of the time. About the Role: As Senior Counsel you will be part of a first class, experienced global in-house legal team dedicated to the management and economic consulting businesses of Oliver Wyman (“OW”). This role is an ideal in-house role for a mid-level level corporate/commercial lawyer with 5 to 7 years post-qualification experience. The Senior Counsel will work closely with the European legal team to handle legal matters for the European region and will report directly to the Chief Counsel for UK and Ireland. Key Responsibilities: • Provide advice and support on a wide range of legal issues and projects to the OW businesses across Europe, • Handle the review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents related to OW’s global professional services businesses, including OW-form engagement letters and contracts, client form agreements, subcontracts, third party release/reliance letters etc., • Advise OW consultants and corporate support functions on legal issues generally, including the legal/contractual implications of commercial business decisions (i.e. business/legal counsel and common sense advice), • Identify liability exposure and provide creative solutions to manage and reduce risk, • Coordinate specialty legal review by internal and external legal advisers on a range of matters, • Assist with all matters related to legal support of the OW businesses, including compliance and risk mitigation processes This role will suit someone with: • UK qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience, • Worked at a leading international law firm within a commercial or corporate team, • In-house experience preferred, but not essential, • Experience with commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation, • Fluent in English, other languages beneficial, • Self-starter who is able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities, • Strong communication and drafting skills, an ability to interface with senior management, must exercise good judgment and be commercially minded At Oliver Wyman, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Join us in making a difference for our clients and communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting. Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - To learn more, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter: OliverWyman.

Our Client A growing fintech firm, currently outperforming their peers, is seeking a 5PQE+ Regulatory and/or product lawyer. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping, advising and supporting the firm’s retail investment offering. You will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory alignment while enabling innovative product development. This is a highly visible role offering genuine ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to support a fast scaling business at the forefront of digital investing. Key Responsibilities • Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to retail investment products, including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs, funds, and model portfolios., • Support product development teams on new product launches, enhancements, and customer journeys., • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial, technology, and third‑party supplier contracts., • Provide guidance on UK financial services regulation (including FCA rules, COBS, PROD, Consumer Duty/Consumer Credit, and platform specific requirements)., • Lead or support legal aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and platform developments. About You • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 5+ PQE (flexible)., • Experience working for a financial services/fintech business advising on retail investments, wealth management, asset management, or digital investment platforms., • Expertise in UK financial services regulation, particularly FCA rules impacting retail investment products., • Comfortable working in a fast‑moving fintech environment with a solutions‑focused mindset., • Commercially astute, collaborative, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to balance risk with innovation, helping the business move at pace while maintaining regulatory robustness. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

🚨 Interim Corporate Lawyer | High-growth tech | Immediate start We’re supporting a high-growth, international tech company on a time-critical interim hire to bridge a senior gap in their legal team. They’re entering a late-stage funding round, with a sharp spike in legal workload over the next 4–8 weeks and need someone who can step in and deliver from day one. The role (interim 1 to 3 months): You’ll act as a senior in-house corporate lawyer, supporting on: • Fundraising (investor / shareholder documentation), • M&A activity, • Corporate governance & board matters, • Commercial contracts and project coordination, • Managing external counsel where needed What they need: • Strong corporate generalist (this is key), • Confident across investment agreements, shareholder docs, governance, • Able to operate autonomously in a fast-moving environment, • Comfortable coordinating with external counsel vs doing everything yourself, • In-house or secondment mindset preferred The setup: • 📅 Start: ideally 20 May (or earlier), • ⏱️ 3–4 days/week (flexible up to full-time if needed), • 📍 Hybrid / remote (Europe-friendly) Why this is interesting: • Immediate exposure to a late-stage funding round, • High-impact role with real ownership, • Opportunity to embed into a scaling, international business, • Likely extension depending on performance

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

Legal Counsel, Pharma The Company Our client is a global pharmaceutical company based in London. The company focusses on manufacturing branded and non-branded pharmaceutical products and delivering these around the globe. The Opportunity The company now has a need for a commercial lawyer, ideally with life sciences experience, to join the global legal team. In this role, you will lead on a wide range of commercial contracts for the global business as well as advising on a wide range of day to day business matters relating to distribution and supply, data privacy, industry regulations and direct business matters. You will work at Group level, supporting all corporate group functions. You will have direct access to the senior management team and be close to the decision makers of the business. About You This is an excellent opportunity for a Life Sciences or Commercial Lawyer who is looking to take on a highly varied, business focussed position. The role would also suit a pharmaceutical lawyer who is looking to join a new business and have direct access to senior management or a corporate/commercial lawyer with exposure to pharma and biotech. The position will suit and individual who enjoys problem-solving and who can work with a business at all levels, who is able to manage a large number of matters ranging from transactions to essential day to day advice. The role offers the opportunity to work in a high calibre team with exposure to excellent quality work.

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

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

Who we are: ALTEN, an engineering and technology consultancy, We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across 30 countries, making waves in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security and naval, Automotive, Rail and mobility, Energy and environment, Life Sciences and health, Industrial Equipment and electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government. With a team of passionate, diligent, and agile engineers, we are united by a common purpose: building tomorrow’s world today. Day by day, we support our customers' development strategies as well as their technological and sustainability transformation ALTEN Ltd is looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our IT Business in London, UK - hybrid set up, mix of office/client site/remote. The position to be considered for a solution of the group (Methods). Main missions: • Analyze, study, and understand the project as a whole, • Identify risks (contractual, commercial, technical, financial..) in a complex environnement estimate their criticality, develop recommendations and propose coverage measures, • Ensure control of the scope & contractual obligations of the parties, • Evaluate opportunities to improve contract performance : generate and negotiate the contract évolutions & modifications to secure and improve turnover, • Participate in negotiations in support of operational teams, • Act on the client relationship and intervene in any disputes between the different parties of the contract : Prepare the operational & contractual elements of defense in litigation files, • Train project stakeholders on the content of the contract & specifications and possible risks. Skills: • Analysis and synthesis: identify the necessary information for the realization of the activities and conduct a risk analysis, • Conviction, • Be force of proposal, • Very good written and oral communication : finesse and skill in sensitive situations, • Rigor and organization, • Sense of relationship, • Confidentiality Required experience: • Masters degree, • 3 to 5 years of experience as a contract manager/legal counsel or project manager in an international environment, • Management of complex projects Any doubts? Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we are looking for. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. Note: This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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

This is a rare opportunity for a senior insolvency litigator to join a leading firm, in one of the world’s premier legal markets, at a pivotal time in its growth. Our client, a highly respected offshore law firm, is looking to recruit a senior insolvency focused litigation lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) to lead their contentious insolvency team. Sitting within one of the island’s best litigation practices, you will be adding strength to what is already a cohesive and driven leadership group. You may currently be a Senior Associate, Counsel, or junior Partner; regardless, you will bring the experience, gravitas, and ambition to thrive in what could be a career‑defining role. You will aspire to partnership, if not already at that level. This is a key hire at the start of an exciting period of growth for the firm, so getting the right personality and cultural fit will be instrumental in the decision-making process. The Partners are looking for someone who is ready to make a long-term commitment to this move and to advancing their career, while making a significant contribution to the growth of the practice. You can expect complex and high-value international work, combined with a lifestyle that can only be found in Bermuda, one of the world's most desirable locations. You will be technically adept with significant relevant experience, proven advocacy skills, and an ability to conduct litigation at all levels of court. It’s a busy role that will sometimes require you to juggle matters, so managing your time and priorities effectively, will be vital. Spearheading the development of the insolvency business, this is an ideal platform for a strong communicator with plenty of commercial nous and the ability to build rapport with clients. You can make a significant impact here, both within the firm and on the wider market. The potential for meaningful, long-term career growth is clear. Requirements • The role requires admission in Bermuda, the UK/Ireland, or in an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction such as Australia, Canada or New Zealand., • It is expected that the right person will have a minimum of 10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience, with more senior candidates strongly encouraged to apply., • Strong advocacy skills are essential, and you will have significant experience of handling insolvency related disputes. Experience of commercial disputes would also be an asset. Salary and application information • A highly competitive low-tax salary (negotiable according to experience)., • Benefits, bonus and relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation + expenses)., • Interviews will initially take place via videoconference with the possibility of final stages taking place with the partners in Bermuda., • Start dates negotiable, typically around 3-6 months, (depending on your notice period)., • Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation. Origin Legal International Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.

Sole Legal Counsel | Chiswick, London | <£120,000 | Hybrid (1 day WFH) Ready to take a meaningful step into a truly influential in-house role? A growing international business in London is looking for its first standalone Legal Counsel. This is an opportunity to shape an entire legal function and become a trusted adviser at the heart of a scaling organisation. If you’re confident managing stakeholders and enjoy working across a broad range of legal matters, this could be an exceptional next move. Want a role where your voice genuinely drives the direction of the business? As their first in-house lawyer, you’ll be the go-to legal contact across the organisation, partnering closely with an engaged board and senior leadership. You’ll have the autonomy to build internal processes, reduce reliance on external counsel, and guide the business as it evolves across multiple international markets. What will this Sole Legal Counsel job involve? You’ll step into a dynamic environment with exposure to a varied and impactful workload, including: • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, • Supporting employment matters as the team grows, • Advising on property and facilities work tied to global expansion, • Managing international queries spanning the UK, US, Singapore, and Spain, • Helping shape how the business approaches legal risk, governance, and internal frameworks With frequent interaction with US-based stakeholders, an understanding of the US commercial or legal landscape would be highly advantageous. To excel in this Sole Legal Counsel role, you will ideally bring: • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience, • Experience working across a broad commercial portfolio, • Confidence in influencing senior stakeholders and working autonomously, • The ability to juggle a varied workload, • Strong communication skills and a solutions-focused mindset The working environment: You’ll be joining an innovative, globally minded organisation that values partnership, collaboration, and clarity. This is a rare chance to step into a newly created role, shape how legal integrates across the business, and have your work directly influence its international growth. Location: Chiswick, London (on-site presence required, with scope for 1 day WFH) If you’re someone who thrives in an autonomous environment, enjoys variety, and wants to genuinely influence how a legal function grows, we encourage you to get in touch. Please reach out to Hayley Rose or Chloë at Harvey John for more information or to ask about reasonable adjustments for this Sole Legal Counsel job in London. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

Our Client A growing fintech firm, currently outperforming their peers, is seeking a 5PQE+ Regulatory and/or product lawyer. Given their product offering, they would ideally want to hire a lawyer coming from a private banking background. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping, advising and supporting the firm’s retail investment offering. You will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory alignment while enabling innovative product development. This is a highly visible role offering genuine ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to support a fast scaling business at the forefront of digital investing. Key Responsibilities • Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to retail investment products, including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs, funds, and model portfolios., • Support product development teams on new product launches, enhancements, and customer journeys., • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial, technology, and third‑party supplier contracts., • Provide guidance on UK financial services regulation (including FCA rules, COBS, PROD, Consumer Duty/Consumer Credit, and platform specific requirements)., • Lead or support legal aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and platform developments. About You • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 5+ PQE (flexible)., • Consumer finance experience, • Experience working for a financial services/fintech business advising on retail investments, wealth platform or investment firm, asset management, or digital investment platforms., • Expertise in UK financial services regulation, particularly FCA rules impacting retail investment products., • Comfortable working in a fast‑moving fintech environment with a solutions‑focused mindset., • Commercially astute, collaborative, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to balance risk with innovation, helping the business move at pace while maintaining regulatory robustness. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

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

Senior Employment Paralegal – London (Hybrid) I’m working with a leading City law firm seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their Employment team. This role combines high-quality legal work with team coordination and mentoring responsibilities. Team & Operational Support • Help coordinate day-to-day workflow across the paralegal team, monitoring capacity and flagging any resourcing issues, • Act as a central point of contact between paralegals and support teams to ensure smooth office coverage, • Support onboarding and training of new joiners, • Assist with recruitment processes and provide input into performance reviews, • Contribute to process improvements, including use of legal tech and systems, • Support internal projects, system rollouts, and team initiatives Legal & Case Support • Assist lawyers across the full lifecycle of employment tribunal matters, • Prepare and manage bundles and case documents, • Conduct legal research and draft summaries, updates, and client-facing content, • Handle document review and redaction (including DSARs), • Liaise with courts, tribunals, counsel, and clients, • Support client onboarding processes, including KYC/AML checks, • Assist with marketing materials, presentations, and training content About You • At least 2+ years’ experience as a paralegal within employment law, • Strong understanding of tribunal processes, DSARs, and core employment law principles, • Confident using legal tech and document management systems (e.g. Clio, NetDocs, Everlaw or similar), • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • High attention to detail and strong document formatting skills, • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take initiative, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams Apply now!

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

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

In the Business of Brands This company is home to brands associated with craft and innovation, creating products to be enjoyed and appreciated. The Opportunity The company now has a need for a senior lawyer to join the business as the sole lawyer for the company. As Group Legal Counsel, you will work closely with senior management and manage all legal matters for the business. The opportunity will suit an individual with experience in the FMCG industry who enjoys a commercial environment, working with brands and variety. The work will range from commercial matters to IP, marketing, regulatory matters (packaging, etc) as well risk and compliance and governance. You will be involved with the running of the business on a day to day and strategic level. About You A broad general commercial skill-set is ideal, with experience in the FMCG sector (drinks or food) probably being key. A keen interest in brands and an interest in working for a growing and agile brands business, rolling your sleeves up and really getting behind the brands is also key. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing consumer brands business (with a lovely office in a fantastic Central London location) in a truly varied in-house role. Given the office location and the need to work closley with the bsiness, the role is 5 days a week in the office. The opportunity will suit a commercially-minded individual who is looking for an opportunity to truly be part of a business and support the business on everything from day to day matters, strategic matters and projects. If you like variety, brands and building effective business relationships, please apply now.

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

Title: Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel - Employment Location: London (Hybrid) Compensation Package: Highly Competative A global financial services company is seeking a Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel to act as the organisation’s principal legal adviser on labour and employment across all regions outside the United States. The role leads the international employment law function, partnering closely with global HR and senior management to ensure the company’s workforce strategy is executed effectively and compliantly across EMEA and the East. Key Responsibilities • Advise on senior executive matters, including sensitive leadership moves and complex organisational changes., • Develop and oversee international labour and employment strategy, including TUPE, industrial relations, and multi‑jurisdictional compliance., • Lead internal investigations and manage crisis‑related employment issues across multiple regions., • Provide specialist expertise in jurisdictions across the Middle East and Asia‑Pacific., • Support international mobility and cross‑border staffing, collaborating with Tax and Finance on associated risks., • Manage external counsel relationships and associated legal budgets. Requirements • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)., • Ideally a minimum of 10 years’ PQE from a leading investment bank, asset manager or global business., • Strong command of UK employment law, including Employment Tribunal processes and SMCR., • Demonstrated experience advising across the Middle East and Asia‑Pacific., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex legal issues for senior stakeholders. Danos Group is exclusively retained to searcbh for this role and all applications with be reviewed by James Franklin, Managing Director at Danos Group.

Compliance Analyst London Leading US Law Firm We have been instructed by a prestigious US law firm based in London who are seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their established team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional looking to develop their career within a high-quality, fast-paced legal environment. You will join a busy and highly experienced Compliance team, working alongside Compliance Analysts, a Compliance Manager, Compliance Lawyers, and the Compliance Director. The role will have a strong focus on AML, while also offering exposure to a broad range of new business acceptance and wider compliance matters. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the firm’s AML and sanctions policies and procedures, • Draft clear, well-structured written analysis for fee earners and the MLRO, • Conduct client and matter due diligence, including investigating company ownership and completing risk assessments, • Liaise with partners, fee earners, and the MLRO as required, • Carry out supplier and third-party checks, including those relating to client account payments, • Assist with monthly AML reporting to the MLRO, • Provide day-to-day support to the Compliance team, including assisting the Compliance Manager, Senior Compliance Counsel, and Compliance Director, • Gain exposure to wider compliance matters, including:, • Conflicts processes, • Lateral hire clearances, • External appointment reviews Requirements: • 1–2 years’ compliance experience gained within a law firm, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • A positive, proactive work ethic and keen attention to detail, • A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in legal compliance Please apply for full details!

Catastrophic Injury Associate / Senior Associate (Claimant) – London (Hybrid) / Remote Senior level (6+ PQE guide) | Salary up to £95,000 + excellent bonus & benefits A specialist claimant Serious Injury practice is recruiting an experienced lawyer to join its growing team, with the option of being based from a new London office (hybrid) or working fully remote from elsewhere in the UK. The role offers genuine autonomy, sensible caseloads and the support of a multi-disciplinary setup focused on long-term client outcomes. The role You will take day-to-day ownership of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims and drive strategy across the lifecycle of each case. Duties will include: • Leading serious injury matters from early liability investigations through to settlement and, where required, litigation, • Setting case strategy on liability, causation and quantum, including evidence planning and expert selection, • Managing rehabilitation and interim funding strategy to support clients and families at the earliest stage, • Instructing and working closely with medical experts, counsel, case managers, care/OT experts and financial advisers, • Drafting key documents including pleadings, schedules, witness evidence and settlement materials, • Building strong client relationships and delivering an exceptional client care experience, • You’ll be supported by, and supervise/coach, a qualified solicitor on your caseload, alongside a paralegal who will assist with day-to-day administration and file management. What you’ll need • Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or equivalent), operating at Associate/Senior Associate level in claimant serious injury, • Proven track record running high-value catastrophic injury files with complex liability and quantum issues, • Strong litigation experience and confident working knowledge of court procedure and case management, • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • A client-first approach and the credibility to represent the practice externally within the serious injury sector, • Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues is beneficial Working pattern and location • London office option (hybrid) for those who want an office base, • Also open to fully remote / home-based candidates across the UK, • Occasional travel for key client commitments, mediations, conferences or team collaboration (role dependent) What’s on offer • Salary up to £95,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits, • Quality-first caseloads and strong support to run complex matters properly, • Real autonomy with clear progression for senior serious injury specialists Apply Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Groom at CapeClarke for a confidential discussion. 07751 663 708 |

We are currently partnering with a leading insurer in the London Market who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Claims Adjuster to join their Financial Lines team on a 12 month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave, with a specific focus on Transactional Liability / M&A Claims. This is an excellent opportunity for an established claims professional with strong technical knowledge of Warranty & Indemnity, Tax Liability, Contingent Risk or wider transactional risk products, looking to join a highly regarded business in a visible and varied role. Key Responsibilities: • Managing a portfolio of complex Transactional Liability / M&A claims from first notification through to resolution., • Handling claims across products including W&I, Tax, Contingent Risk and related transactional lines., • Liaising with brokers, insureds, legal counsel and internal underwriting teams., • Reviewing policy wordings and advising on coverage positions., • Driving efficient claims strategy, reserving and settlement negotiations., • Supporting underwriting teams with claims trends, wording feedback and market insight., • Maintaining strong broker and client relationships throughout the claims lifecycle. Required Experience: • Proven claims handling experience within Transactional Liability, M&A, Financial Lines or Specialty Claims., • Strong understanding of Warranty & Indemnity insurance and associated deal-related risks., • Experience managing complex, high-value or multi-jurisdictional claims., • Strong communication skills and confident stakeholder management ability., • Legal background or qualifications advantageous but not essential., • London Market / Lloyd’s experience preferred.

🚀 Legal Counsel – FinTech / SaaS | London (Hybrid) 🔥 High‑Demand Role – Serious, Qualified Applicants Only An innovative, fast‑scaling FinTech/SaaS powerhouse is on the hunt for a commercially sharp, solutions‑oriented Legal Counsel to join its London HQ. Backed by top‑tier private equity investors and expanding globally at pace, this is an exceptional opportunity to step into a high‑impact role at a company transforming the future of securities finance technology. This position is expected to draw significant interest, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 👉 Only serious, suitably qualified candidates will be considered. 🌍 The Role As Legal Counsel, you’ll partner closely with the General Counsel and senior Compliance leadership, becoming a critical part of the business’s second line of defence within an FCA‑regulated environment. You’ll advise across every corner of the organisation—including Sales, Technology, InfoSec, Product and Compliance—gaining exposure to complex commercial work, SaaS contracting, regulatory matters and strategic decision‑making. If you're a mid‑level lawyer seeking genuine ownership, autonomy and breadth, this is a standout opportunity. 💼 Key Responsibilities You will: • Act as first point of contact for day‑to‑day legal queries across the business., • Lead drafting and negotiation of complex technology and commercial agreements: SaaS, cloud services, NDAs, subcontractor agreements and more., • Partner with the Interim General Counsel to negotiate agreements that protect the company’s commercial and regulatory interests., • Support InfoSec & Compliance with RFQs, audit processes (including SOC), due diligence and vendor/client requests., • Contribute to PE investor reporting across ESG, DEI and other business‑critical metrics., • Maintain and evolve contract templates, playbooks and internal legal processes., • Assist in preparing Board packs and investor updates., • Monitor legal/regulatory changes (including data, DORA, tech and financial services regulation) and embed them into company processes and templates. 🎯 What You’ll Bring • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), 4-10 years PQE from a recognised Law Firm FS or Tech Company., • Strong grounding in Technology/IT Law, Commercial Contracts, Data Protection/Privacy, and ideally DORA exposure., • In‑house experience (or solid secondment) in tech/FinTech is highly desirable., • Ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, high‑growth environment., • Exceptional communication skills—clear, concise, and commercially aware., • Analytical, collaborative, proactive and confident in owning matters independently., • Strong relationship-building skills across functions and regions. 🎓 Qualifications • Strong academic background., • UK‑qualified lawyers (strongly preferred) ✨ Why Join? The company offers: • A culture built on collaboration, innovation, integrity and excellence., • A meritocratic environment where strong performance is recognised and rewarded., • Hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in the London office)., • A global, PE‑backed business with significant runway for growth, expansion and innovation., • A genuine focus on ESG, diversity, equity and inclusion, and responsible growth. 🤝 Equal Opportunities The company is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful workplace free from discrimination or harassment, valuing diversity as a driver of success. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit, capability and alignment with the role. 📌 Final Note – High Demand Role Due to the level, visibility and impact of this position, application volume is expected to be high. 👉 Please apply only if your experience aligns closely with the requirements above.

About the Company Refined Networks provides global technology, logistics, and ecommerce expertise that enables brands to launch and scale on the world’s leading online marketplaces. Since 2021, we’ve partnered with 100+ brands on platforms including Nordstrom, Macy’s, John Lewis, Next, and Zalando. Our global 3PL network supports both direct-to-consumer and wholesale fulfilment, combining logistics, technology, and marketplace expertise to provide brands with a seamless platform for international growth. With a growing client base and a fast-paced, collaborative culture, we are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support our continued expansion. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic team in a high-growth environment. The role will provide broad exposure across the business, including direct engagement with clients, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in supporting commercial operations, particularly in relation to e-commerce and technology-enabled services, while also advising on a range of general legal matters. This position offers strong development potential and visibility within the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, e-commerce platform agreements, supplier contracts, and NDAs, • Advising on legal issues relating to digital commerce, online/ retail sales models, and technology-enabled retail services, • Managing the contract lifecycle process and supporting the business on contract strategy and risk mitigation, • Providing generalist legal support across the organisation, including corporate, regulatory, and operational matters, • Supporting on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of client / company assets (including AI-related outputs and tools), • Supporting compliance with data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR, particularly in the context of customer data and online platforms, • Assisting with competition law considerations, including those relevant to online marketplaces and digital distribution models, • Partnering closely with sales, product, and operations teams to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice, • Liaising directly with clients on contractual and legal matters where required, • Instructing and managing external counsel where appropriate Skills & Experience • Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction), • Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, ideally within a technology or e-commerce environment, • Experience advising on e-commerce, digital platforms, or online consumer-facing products is highly desirable, • Exposure to AI, machine learning, or data-driven products within a retail or technology context would be advantageous, • Working knowledge of intellectual property, data protection/privacy, and competition law, • Strong academic background, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage directly with clients, • Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented, • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment What We Offer • High levels of responsibility and autonomy from an early stage, • Significant exposure to clients and senior leadership, • A collaborative and supportive team environment, • Strong opportunities for professional growth and career progression

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

We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Senior Regulatory Analyst in London. In this role, you will support the Head of Risk in a newly created position, playing a vital part in shaping the vision of a recently restructured and forward-thinking department. The firm is looking for a proactive professional with at least five years of experience in compliance and professional practice regulation within an international commercial law environment. The responsibilities will include: • Managing the risk team inbox and providing expert guidance to fee earners on the interpretation of the SRA Code of Conduct., • Resolving escalated legal and commercial conflict issues in close collaboration with the Conflicts Manager., • Advising internal stakeholders on engagement letters, terms of business, and complex provisions such as liability limitations and conflict waivers., • Delivering firm-wide training to ensure all staff understand their personal regulatory responsibilities and the firm's policies., • Supporting the General Counsel and risk leadership with internal audits, risk assessments, and strategic investigations., • Handling data protection matters, including managing data breaches and subject access requests., • Monitoring changes in global law and regulation to assist in drafting and updating robust firm-wide policies., • Reviewing and advising on client terms while acting as a key point of contact for the wider new business intake teams. They are looking for candidates with structured critical thinking skills and the diplomacy to handle difficult queries with tact. You should be an analytically rigorous individual who remains calm under pressure and possesses a deep understanding of data protection and contract review. If you are a compliance specialist ready to take on a high-profile role with significant influence, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to find out more about this career-defining opportunity. Ref: 1487