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

Job Title: Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments) Location: London / Remote (UK-based) Engagement: Full-time (5 days per week) Duration: 12-month contract Start Date: ASAP Day Rate: Competitive (via Accuflex) The Opportunity Accuflex is working with a global financial services and payments organisation to recruit a Commercial Counsel on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading fintech business within a highly regarded in-house legal team. The role sits at the heart of a key commercial function, supporting high-value relationships and transactions across both UK and international markets. You will gain exposure to complex, large-scale commercial arrangements, working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the business in entering into agreements with merchant partners across domestic and international markets, • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial and partnership agreements, • Advising on commercial risk, contract structure, and regulatory considerations, • Working closely with compliance teams on regulatory issues and reporting requirements, • Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders, particularly within sales and partnerships teams, • Contributing to the development and improvement of internal contracting processes Candidate Profile • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent), • 3–6 years’ PQE with strong experience in:, • Commercial contracts, • Financial services, fintech, or payments (highly desirable), • Previous in-house experience or secondment strongly preferred, • Experience operating within a regulated environment, • Strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, • Confident managing stakeholder relationships in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, • Able to work autonomously while integrating into a wider legal team Why This Role? • Opportunity to work within a globally recognised financial services platform (confidential), • Exposure to international, revenue-generating commercial work, • High level of stakeholder interaction and business impact, • Long-term contract offering stability and continuity Why Join via Accuflex • Access to premium in-house opportunities within leading organisations, • Competitive and transparent day rate structures, • Ongoing support from a specialist legal recruitment team, • Opportunity to build high-quality fintech and financial services experience Apply Now If you’re a commercially minded lawyer looking to deepen your experience within a leading fintech / payments environment, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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

Interim General Counsel - 6 month contract - London We are advising a complex, international organisation on the appointment of an Interim General Counsel. This will be for a period of 6 months and the successful candidate will be supporting a period of strategic growth and organisational transformation. The role • Interim Board‑level legal leadership role with enterprise‑wide remit, • Strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board, • Lead counsel on complex, high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional M&A transactions, • Oversight of governance, legal risk and regulatory matters, • Leadership of a global in‑house legal function, including team and operating model Candidate background (non‑negotiable requirements from the client) • Qualified lawyer (UK or US), with strong grounding from a top‑tier law firm environment, • Significant senior in‑house leadership experience, including proven experience operating at Executive Committee and Board level, • Strong M&A background, including leading complex international transactions, • Listed / public company experience is essential, • Highly commercial, confident operating at pace in change or transformation environments If the above role is of interest and you meet all of the necessary requirements, please email Christian Worthy at .

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

Trade Mark Attorney (CITMA NQ – 1 Year PQE) Brand Protection Team | London (West End) About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trade Mark Attorney to join Formula 1’s in-house Brand Protection team. Formula 1 holds the exclusive global rights to commercialise the FIA Formula 1 World Championship—widely regarded as the pinnacle of motor racing and one of the most prestigious and widely viewed annual sporting series worldwide. With a global fanbase exceeding 500 million and broadcasts spanning more than 200 territories, this role offers a rare chance to work at the heart of a truly iconic international brand. The Brand Protection team, embedded within the Group Legal function, operates from offices in London’s West End and manages a continually expanding global trade mark portfolio. The Role Reporting to the Senior Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, you will play a key role within a highly collaborative team comprising the Brand Protection Director, Lead Counsel (dual-qualified Solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney), Senior Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Trade Mark Attorney, Legal Counsel, and three CITMA Paralegals. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the prosecution and maintenance of a global trade mark registration programme, • Assisting with the drafting and review of a wide range of commercial agreements, • The opportunity to be become involved in some opposition work and other contentious trade mark matters, • Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Brand Protection team and wider business functions, • Contributing to the development and enhancement of brand protection strategies, policies, and guidelines About You • Newly qualified CITMA Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (or up to 1 year PQE), • Some in-house experience is advantageous, but not essential, • Strong interest in trade mark law within a commercial, fast-paced environment, • Motivated to build your career within a globally recognised organisation Personal Attributes • Enthusiastic, collaborative, and team-oriented, • Highly organised with a proactive and adaptable approach, • Confident and articulate communicator, • Passionate about intellectual property and brand protection, • Keen to act as a brand ambassador within a dynamic business This is a unique opportunity to develop your expertise within one of the world’s leading sports brands, offering exposure to high-quality work in a supportive, commercially focused environment. Apply To apply, please submit your CV to: Joe Neilson at Career Legal Ltd 📧 All third-party applications will be directed to Career Legal ltd

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

Leading Global Law Firm is looking to hire a bright Associate: • Assist with a variety of dry shipping disputes, including charterparty claims, cargo claims, bills of lading issues, demurrage, hire disputes, and ship management agreements., • Support on wet shipping matters, including collisions, groundings, salvage, pollution, and general average., • Draft pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and arbitration submissions., • Conduct factual and legal research, analyse evidence, and prepare case summaries or advice notes for internal and client use., • Manage disclosure/review exercises and assist with document production., • Build strong working relationships with shipowners, charterers, insurers, P&I Clubs, and other maritime stakeholders., • Prepare clear, accurate client communications, including reporting updates and advice on case strategy., • Contribute to client alerts, industry updates, and thought leadership on developments in shipping law., • Assist in preparing pitches and materials for client meetings and sector events. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, • Demonstrated interest or prior experience in maritime or commercial litigation (through seats, internships, or paralegal work)., • Strong analytical, drafting, and research skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to translate complex issues clearly., • High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills., • Experience with LMAA arbitrations or High Court (Commercial Court/Admiralty Court) procedures., • Knowledge of shipping contracts, charterparties, bills of lading, marine insurance, and/or maritime conventions., • Proficiency in reviewing technical or operational shipping reports (e.g., from surveyors or P&I Clubs)., • Proactive, motivated, and eager to build expertise in shipping litigation., • Strong team player who contributes positively to a collaborative culture., • Client‑focused mindset with a commercial approach to problem‑solving., • Resilience and adaptability when working on urgent or time‑critical matters.

London (Hybrid) | 3–5 PQE | Permanent This business operates at the intersection of technology and financial services, combining a fast‑moving, innovation‑led environment with the backing, structure and maturity of an established organisation. They are now looking to hire a Litigation Lawyer to join their in-house legal team in London. The role: • Managing a portfolio of complex financial disputes from pre‑action stage through to resolution and enforcement, • Acting on defendant litigation, including claims involving guarantees and other forms of security, • Drafting and negotiating settlement arrangements and related documentation, • Overseeing costs, recoveries and high‑volume caseloads with a commercial mindset, • Instructing and managing external counsel where appropriate, • Contributing to internal process improvements and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the team The ideal background: • 3–5 years’ PQE (UK‑qualified), • Solid experience in financial litigation or dispute resolution, • Commercially astute, confident and detail‑oriented, • Pragmatic, resilient and solutions‑focused in approach What’s on offer: • Flexibility to consider a four‑day working week for more senior candidates, • Hybrid working model (three days per week in a City‑based London office), • Supportive, collaborative and flexible working culture For more information or to view the job description in full please apply now or contact the relevant recruiter.

Join Natixis in London as part of its Trade Finance Legal team, where you will play a key role in supporting a broad range of complex financing transactions across the UK and European markets. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly visible and collaborative legal team at the centre of a dynamic international business, working closely with front office, risk, compliance, and senior stakeholders on strategically important transactions across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. You will be responsible for supporting a variety of financing transactions, including: • Commodities Trade Finance – e.g. uncommitted bilateral facilities, borrowing base facilities and similar structures., • Corporate Trade Finance – e.g. L/Cs, SBLCs, bid bonds and advance payment bonds., • Supply Chain Finance – e.g. discounting of receivables and payable finance., • Export Finance – e.g. ECA-covered facilities and related financing structures. Your Daily Responsibilities Will Include: • Advising the Trade Finance business line and key internal stakeholders, including Middle Office, Risk, Compliance, and Agency, on a wide range of legal and transactional matters., • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation across a variety of financing transactions, including syndicated loans, discounting facilities and bilateral facilities., • Providing legal input to internal approval processes, including credit committee and transaction governance matters., • Liaising with and coordinating external counsel across multiple jurisdictions., • Actively contributing to the Trade Finance legal team’s broader initiatives, including knowledge sharing, best practice development and cross-functional legal working groups. Required Skills / Qualifications / Experience: • England & Wales qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE., • Ideally strong experience in commodity trade finance and/or receivables finance., • Candidates with broader structured finance experience will also be considered, particularly where there is a strong interest in developing trade finance expertise., • Prior experience within a leading international law firm, with a focus on financing transactions., • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills., • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international and commercially driven environment.

At NomosFIT we provide bespoke legal solutions to our clients through our exceptional pool of senior lawyers, delivering strategic board-level legal support in an efficient and flexible way. We partner with leading private equity firms, portfolio companies and high-growth businesses, deploying high-calibre legal consultants on complex, business-critical engagements. We are looking to speak with senior lawyers with experience across the energy, renewables and infrastructure sectors who are interested in interim, fractional, or project-based consulting work. We are particularly interested in lawyers with experience in one or more of the following areas: • renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, battery storage or grid infrastructure, • project finance, acquisition finance or structured financing for energy / infrastructure assets, • PPAs, offtake arrangements, grid connection agreements and power procurement, • EPC, O&M, construction, procurement and long-term services contracts, • energy regulation, licensing, market access or utility/network regulation, • infrastructure M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs or portfolio transactions, • data centre, AI infrastructure, energy procurement or power availability issues, • interim General Counsel / Head of Legal support for energy, infrastructure or asset-heavy businesses This could suit senior lawyers from private practice, in-house legal teams, infrastructure funds, energy companies, developers, lenders, or alternative legal services providers who are interested in flexible consulting work. If you're a senior lawyer who can operate independently, engage confidently with senior stakeholders, and deliver practical legal support in fast-moving commercial environments we'd like to hear from you. If this sounds relevant, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Expert Legal Counsel Location: London A PE-backed software business at an exciting inflection point is looking for an Expert Legal Counsel to join their lean, high-performing Legal team. This is a senior individual contributor role where you will play a key part in a significant upcoming corporate transaction, drive M&A workstreams, and provide broad commercial legal support across the business. Key Responsibilities: • Lead on a significant corporate transaction - assessing current documentation, identifying gaps, and managing due diligence workstreams., • Collaborate closely with external counsel on M&A and corporate transactional matters., • Lead on corporate governance and corporate housekeeping activities, ensuring all documentation is accurate and exit-ready., • Support day-to-day commercial legal requests covering a broad range of legal matters., • Work cross-jurisdictionally, applying strong knowledge of German Common Law. Requirements: • 6+ years of post-qualification experience with a strong Corporate / M&A background., • Qualified in either England & Wales or Germany., • Fluent in both German and English - essential., • Proven transactional experience, ideally within a PE-backed or exit environment., • Strong corporate governance expertise with the ability to manage housekeeping independently., • Comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor within a small, agile team., • Familiarity with the basic principles of both Common Law and German law frameworks is advantageous. What's on Offer? • Hybrid working model., • A front-row seat to a high-profile corporate transaction in a PE-backed environment., • Senior positioning within a close-knit Legal team.

Employment Legal Counsel Director | Healthcare Technology | London (Hybrid) A highly regarded organisation in the healthcare‑technology sector is strengthening its senior legal leadership team with the appointment of an Employment Legal Counsel. This is a senior strategic, yet tactical role suited to an employment lawyer looking to operate at an advisory level within a complex, international environment. Based in West London with hybrid working, the role carries responsibility for shaping and overseeing employment‑law strategy across the UK and EU, alongside regular collaboration with senior stakeholders in the US. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in influencing governance, people‑policy frameworks and senior decision‑making across multiple jurisdictions. What this role involves • Ownership of employment‑law strategy and compliance frameworks on a global scale, • Trusted adviser to Directors and senior HR leadership to implement policies and framework, • Broad multi‑jurisdictional remit across the UK, EU and others, • Opportunity to lead on workforce transformation, ER strategy, organisational design and major people initiatives, • High visibility and genuine influence within a mission‑driven, innovative business The ideal profile • UK‑qualified solicitor with 8-10 years’ PQE in both private practice and in-house environments, • Deep expertise in UK employment law; EU experience strongly preferred, • Proven track record of advising and influencing at senior stakeholder level, • Background supporting complex, multinational or highly regulated organisations, • Commercial, pragmatic approach with strong stakeholder presence. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior employment lawyer seeking broader strategic ownership and international exposure in a purpose‑led healthcare‑technology environment. For a discreet, confidential discussion, please get in touch directly or indicate interest via LinkedIn.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel (2+ PQE) to join a growing, international investment platform, supporting operations across Europe and the US. Working closely with senior leadership, this role offers broad exposure to corporate, commercial, and strategic legal matters within a fast-paced, cross-border environment. Key Responsibilities: • Acting as a key point of contact for legal queries across the business, • Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements, • Supporting new business initiatives, product development, and transactional activity, • Advising on governance, regulatory, and compliance matters (including data protection and ESG), • Maintaining legal templates, policies, and internal processes, • Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with 2+ years’ PQE, • Background in corporate, M&A, or commercial law, • Experience in private practice or in-house within financial services / investment environments, • Strong technical skills, combined with a commercial and pragmatic approach, • Comfortable working across multiple jurisdictions and with senior stakeholders To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to

Senior Commercial & Regulatory Counsel Up to £150,000 + car allowance + bonus 3 days/week in office in Croydon, UK A multinational retail/consumer goods giant are recruiting for a Senior Commercial & Regulatory Counsel to join an established legal function. This role will carry a heavy focus on commercial legal work, with an additional focus on the topics of ESG, healthcare, security & sustainability. Responsibilities • Lead on drafting/negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, • Act as a legal subject matter expert on matters relating to ESG, healthcare & security, • The expectation is that this role will line manage one other more junior lawyer in the team in the future, • Horizon scanning - stay abreast of regulatory developments affecting the organisation, • Act as the Legal business partner to the HR/People function on all commercial agreements Requirements • Qualified lawyer, c. 10-15PQE, • Significant & recent experience operating in a commercial legal role - experienced in negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, • Prior legal experience relating to ESG, healthcare or security regulations is highly desirable

Position Summary: The HR Senior Coordinator will be the first point of contact for all HR matters and provide HR generalist support to the London office. This includes supporting employee lifecycle activities, HR processes, policy implementation, reporting and providing a high-quality service to employees and managers Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations • Manage end-to-end recruitment process in coordination with the Director, HR & Operations, • Responsible for onboarding and offboarding driving continuous process improvements, • Prepare and issue HR documentation, including offer letters, employment contracts, completion of background checks, references and ad hoc documentation as required., • Act as the primary administrator for Oracle ERP, ensuring all employee records are accurate and updated, • Initiate, track and facilitate the administrative workflow for headcount and recruitment approvals., • Act as the first point of contact for policy, procedure, and employee relations enquiries., • Escalate employee relations matters and queries to the Director, HR & Operations as appropriate., • Lead in the review and updating of HR policies and employment contracts as per UK employment law., • Liaise with external legal counsel as required, • Support the HR Director in gathering documentation required for external legal counsel liaison., • Support the implementation of GDPR and employment law changes., • Liaise with finance for monthly payroll and pension processing., • Manage benefits administration and lead on annual renewals with brokers, including improvements and new benefits offerings., • Research learning and development practices to meet organisational, departmental and individual development needs.

Legal Counsel 8PQE+ – Wealth Management | London (Hybrid) Are you a commercially minded lawyer looking for your next challenge? Whether you’re making your first move in-house and want exposure to a broad, high-impact role, or you’re already in-house and ready to be the face of legal within a Wealth Management team, this is a rare opportunity. We’re partnering with a top-tier global investment manager on a senior, business-facing Legal Counsel role. You’ll work across UK and international operations in a highly regulated environment, shaping legal and commercial strategy for a globally respected platform. What you’ll do: • Provide pragmatic legal advice across Wealth Management matters., • Draft and review client agreements, product documentation, and commercial contracts., • Navigate regulatory issues (FCA/PRA/GFSA) and cross-border considerations., • Lead on strategic projects, corporate transactions, and commercial initiatives, collaborating with global teams. Who we’re looking for: • A commercially minded lawyer with experience in retail investment management, private banking, private assets, or Corporate law., • Private assets experience is a strong advantage, but the client is open to a broad range of senior legal backgrounds., • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders, operating independently, and navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks., • Pragmatic, collaborative, adaptable, and a great culture fit. What’s on offer: • Competitive base salary, • Bonus, • Hybrid working flexibility This is a rare chance to step into a broad, senior legal role where your judgment and experience will have real impact across a globally respected platform.

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

ERS Forensic, Analytics Manager (108689) KPMG overview KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues we bring our creativity, insight and experience to solve our clients’ and communities’ biggest problems. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years. We aim to be universally recognised as a place for great people to do their best work. A firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture, using technology to empower and equip our people to deliver outstanding work with real flexibility – through inspiring workspaces, innovative ways to collaborate and hybrid ways of working. With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our mission is simple: To support the UK in a connected world. It guides everything we do, underpinned by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together and For Better. Summary of role purpose Investigations and Compliance (I&C) is part of KPMG’s Forensic practice. We help clients with their biggest and most challenging misconduct and integrity matters. Our work helps clients respond to regulatory enquiries, reduce reputational risk and prevent or reduce commercial loss by helping them to investigate and mitigate risks including fraud and misconduct, bribery and corruption, financial crime and much more. As a result of an exciting and increasing pipeline of fraud analytics work, we are looking for a Manager to help coordinate the strategic direction of a team deploying analytics (including fraud analytics routines and GenAI capabilities) over large complex financial and other datasets, both structured and unstructured. Description of the role The role will involve leading a team deploying forensic analytics (including testing routines across structured data and LLM-enabled unstructured, structured and open-source data analysis) over large datasets to help our clients solve their most complex fraud, misconduct and integrity matters. This role requires a deep understanding of both structured and unstructured data analytics techniques, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative analytical solutions leveraging a wide range of techniques, including through the use of SQL, Python, cloud computing and Generative AI (GenAI). You should expect to work on a variety of project-based work over a cross section of forensic work types, industries and geographies. Day to day activities will vary depending on the type and circumstances of each project. As a Manager, you will be expected to: • Manage the day-to-day delivery of client engagements, or components thereof, with a focus on using data analytics tools, developing one off or continuous solutions, to analyse large and complex datasets, both structured and unstructured, • Liaise and work directly with the client, the client’s external counsel, senior members of the KPMG team and other third parties as required, • Draft written deliverables and/or presentations, suitable for review by KPMG Partners and Directors, and ultimately for presentation to our clients, • Oversee and train junior colleagues, • Participate in business development activities including marketing, knowledge sharing and practice development You will be based in KPMG’s CSQ office working under KPMG’s hybrid working model of both home and office working. You will need to display a flexible attitude to working and be prepared to travel/work at other locations within the UK and internationally. The Person Essential: • Has a track record of developing a strategy to deploy data analytics tools across large data sets to identify markers of potentially fraudulent activity, and successfully deploying that strategy in a complex and dynamic investigations environment, • Has proven expertise in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages to perform data curation, analysis and interrogation to return answers to the analytical questions posed, • Has experience in translating non-technical business requirements into analytical solutions, • Is a qualified accountant or understands double entry bookkeeping in the context of ERP systems, • Can demonstrate experience of building GenAI solutions, understands the capabilities and concepts of LLMs, such as AI agents, and has knowledge of prompt engineering techniques, • Works independently, resolving complex issues with little or no supervision or direction, • Has experience of managing a junior team to achieve the required objectives Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras: • Understands financial processes such as P2P, R2R, and O2C, and how to use relevant data markers from these processes to link datasets, develop ETL pipelines and identify transactions of potential concern, • Has an understanding of advanced data science techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing and statistical analysis., • Has experience of using data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, • Has experience with general ledger / ERP data as a prerequisite, with an experience of larger ERP systems such as SAP / Oracle a plus, • Has familiarity with Graph Analytics and tools/libraries such as Neo4j and NetworkX To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. Our Locations: We are open to talk to Forensic talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: • Birmingham, • London Canary Wharf, • Manchester With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team. Find out more: Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

LAW Absolute is working with a leading FMCG organisation to recruit an experienced Employment Lawyer for a permanent, fully remote role. This is a great opportunity to join a fast‑paced, commercial business with an international footprint across EMEA. The Role You’ll act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing pragmatic employment law support across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with HR and senior stakeholders, you’ll support day‑to‑day employee relations matters as well as strategic projects in a dynamic, high‑growth environment. Key Responsibilities • Providing employment law advice across the EMEA region (essential), including the UK and EU, • Supporting on employee relations issues, restructures, disciplinary and grievance matters, • Advising on employment contracts and policies, • Supporting M&A activity, TUPE transfers, and workforce change programmes, • Managing external counsel across jurisdictions as required, • Partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver commercially focused legal solutions About You • Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with strong employment law expertise, • Demonstrable EMEA / international employment law experience, • Experience working in‑house, ideally within FMCG, consumer, retail, or fast‑moving sectors, • Commercial, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate remotely and independently, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Should the above be of interest, please send an updated CV to Working through LAW Absolute As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career. We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales. To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit 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.

• Join a renowned global law firm with a top-tier (Band 1) banking and finance group in Australia, • Opportunities for lawyers at Associate, Senior Associate and Counsel levels, • Premium remuneration, enhanced relocation support for you and your family, global deal exposure and a genuinely collegiate culture Group8 is partnering with a top-tier global law firm to support the strategic growth of its Australia-based Banking and Finance team. This is a standout opportunity for finance lawyers who are considering a return to Australia or an international relocation. The group handle a diverse range of finance matters across: leveraged and acquisition finance; corporate lending and loan markets; real estate finance; and asset finance. The group advise leading Australian and international financial institutions, alternative credit providers, multinational corporate borrowers, issuers and government agencies on the full suite of domestic and cross-border financings and finance structures. Ideal Profile • Opportunities for Associate, Senior Associate and Counsel level individuals who have gained experience in leading banking and finance groups in the UK, • Strong transaction management and client-facing capability, • A consistent career track record with demonstrated high performance, • Genuine enthusiasm for innovative, complex work, • For leveraged finance, individuals with experience working on international-style leveraged financings, such as European covenant-lite loans, US Term Loan B, and Australian unitranche deals, will be of particular interest, • For those with real estate finance experience, individuals with exposure to both investment and development deals, as well as familiarity with how to negotiate and document real estate asset financing, including construction financing, are most sought after Why This Opportunity? • Market-leading work with longstanding, high-quality clients, • Regular exposure to complex cross-border transactions and global client mandates, • Clear and realistic progression opportunities, • A truly integrated global platform that differentiates this firm from domestic competitors, • Strong support for returners and international relocators, including enhanced relocation assistance About Group8 Group8 is a strategic legal search partner focused on transformative career moves. We work closely with leading global law firms and high-performing lawyers to support growth, international mobility and long-term leadership development. To learn more or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Rebecca Owen / WhatsApp +61 414 599 374

Job Title: Senior Employment Lawyer (EMEA) Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Overview Our customer, a top tech company is looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a high-performing EMEA legal team on a 6-month contract. This role will provide comprehensive employment law support across multiple European jurisdictions, with a particular focus on France, Italy, and Spain. The position sits within a central EMEA employment law hub and requires a commercially minded lawyer capable of operating in a fast-paced, international environment. Key Responsibilities • Deliver end-to-end employment law support across a range of European markets, • Advise on day-to-day HR and employment matters, including performance management, terminations, restructuring, and employee relations, • Manage and support employment litigation, working closely with external counsel where required (approx. 30% of role), • Provide strategic input on labour relations matters, including engagement with works councils and unions (approx. 20–30% of role), • Draft, review, and implement employment policies, procedures, and best practices across jurisdictions, • Lead and contribute to cross-border employment law projects and initiatives, • Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including HR and senior business leaders, to deliver pragmatic and commercially focused advice Key Requirements • Qualified lawyer with 7+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in employment law, • Strong experience advising across European jurisdictions, particularly France, Italy, and Spain, • Proven track record in handling employment litigation and managing external counsel, • Solid understanding of labour relations frameworks across key European markets, • Ability to balance advisory, litigation, and project-based work in a dynamic environment, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Based in or able to work from London, with availability to attend the office three days per week Preferred Attributes • Experience working in-house within a multinational organisation, • Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment About Elevate Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.

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

International Trade Compliance Counsel | Global Sanctions & Export Controls Role – Relocation to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia If you’re a trade, sanctions, or export controls lawyer considering a move in-house, this is an opportunity to step into a role where your advice directly shapes how a global organisation navigates complex international regulations. You’ll be advising on cross-border trade risks at scale, working closely with senior stakeholders, and playing a key role in how the business approaches compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is a position with real visibility, where your input influences major operational and strategic decisions. The Firm This opportunity sits within the in-house legal function of a globally significant energy company, headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The organisation operates across the full energy value chain, from upstream exploration and production through to downstream refining, chemicals, and retail. It is consistently ranked among the largest companies globally and continues to expand its international footprint through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and affiliates. With ongoing large-scale investment across global markets, including in AI, sustainability, and advanced technologies, the regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly complex. As a result, the compliance legal team plays a central role in supporting the business, advising on trade, sanctions, and regulatory risk across multiple jurisdictions. The team is lean, high-calibre, and works closely with senior management and business leaders, ensuring compliance considerations are embedded into key decisions. The Role You will take a leading role advising on international trade compliance, with a focus on export controls, sanctions, and foreign investment regulations across the organisation’s global operations. Your work will involve assessing how sanctions and trade restrictions apply at both entity and group level, advising on export licensing requirements, and supporting the business in navigating complex regulatory frameworks across the US, EU, UK, and other jurisdictions. You will also be responsible for identifying trade-related risks and designing and implementing practical compliance frameworks to manage them. This includes developing internal policies, supporting business units with real-time advice, and ensuring alignment with evolving global regulations. Alongside advisory work, you will contribute to the development and delivery of training programmes, work with internal stakeholders across business lines, and manage external counsel where required. This is a highly visible role, where you will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key part in shaping how the organisation approaches international trade compliance. The Candidate • Qualified lawyer with approximately 7–10 years’ PQE (UK, US, Australian, or New Zealand qualification preferred), • Strong experience in international trade compliance, including sanctions and export controls, • Experience advising on cross-border regulatory issues within a law firm or multinational organisation, • Familiarity with US, EU, and UK trade regulations and licensing regimes, • Experience assessing sanctions exposure at both entity and group level, • Commercially minded, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice, • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making, • Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to operate across multiple jurisdictions What’s On Offer • Full relocation package, including long-term accommodation provided, • Highly competitive salary with additional monthly and annual retention bonuses, • Private healthcare, travel allowances, and education support, • Access to discounted airfares, groceries, and entertainment, • Opportunity to work on complex, global trade and sanctions matters at scale, • A lean, high-performing team with direct access to senior leadership If this is of interest, then please apply now or reach out to Freddie Bolwell for a confidential discussion.

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

Role | Senior Planning Solicitor Experience | 10+ years PQE Based | Hybrid - London or Cambridgeshire Offer | £90,000 - £100,000 per annum We are working with a major infrastructure organisation seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor to join their in-house legal team. This is a high-profile opportunity to support the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects, advising on complex planning, consenting and statutory processes across nationally significant developments. Key responsibilities: • Advise on planning, consenting and environmental matters relating to major infrastructure projects., • Lead and support Development Consent Order (DCO) applications and associated statutory processes., • Provide legal advice on compulsory acquisition, planning permissions, environmental permitting and related regulatory matters., • Work closely with external counsel, consultants, regulators and internal stakeholders to manage legal risk and support project delivery., • Support senior leadership teams with strategic legal guidance on consenting strategy and project development. The successful candidate: • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 10+ years PQE., • Strong experience advising on DCOs and major infrastructure consenting matters., • Background in planning law gained either in private practice or in-house., • Commercially minded with a pragmatic and collaborative approach., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. This role would suit an experienced planning lawyer looking to move into, or further develop, a senior in-house position within a complex and forward-thinking organisation. Benefits include: • Competitive pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Annual bonus, • Hybrid working, • Enhanced life assurance and wider benefits package Please apply via the advert or contact Calum at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities

Sanctions Legal Counsel (Director) Location: London Team: Structured Finance Legal Division Salary: competitive + Bonus + Benefits WFH: Hybrid working model Reporting to: Head of Group Legal Direct Reports Role Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Sanctions Legal Counsel to join a highly collaborative and energetic Legal team, which provides advice for the EMEA region within a leading Banking Group. In the role, you will work across a broad range of legal, compliance, including sanctions and financial crime, business, risk management, and operations across the EMEA region. You will be the main representative on sanctions and financial crime matters and related cross-departmental projects. Advising a broad range of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes (including UK, EU) in relation to the company's corporate strategy and risk appetite framework. Experience and Knowledge Required for the role: • Experience working with a broad range of senior stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, business departments, committees and management where required., • Qualified lawyer or similar qualification., • Ideally, a minimum of 6 years, post-qualification experience within a similar role., • Solid experience in a broad range of sanctions and financial crime., • A good understanding of banking, finance and capital markets products., • Background in a financial services firm, corporate or a reputable law firm., • Excellent knowledge of UK and EU sanctions law (and familiarity with US sanctions helpful) and regulations as part of the overall financial services regulatory environment, and financial crime laws helpful too., • Experience in the payments and operations infrastructure of financial services firms, which may impact the analysis of sanctions regimes, is preferable., • Excellent communication skills., • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Senior Privacy Counsel - Professional Services 3 days/week in office in London Up to £120,000 + car allowance + bonus A leading professional services/consulting firm are recruiting for a Senior Privacy Lawyer to join a large & well-established in-house legal function. Responsibilities • Negotiating data protection aspects of commercial agreements, • Advise on the privacy considerations for data-centred projects across the firm, • Act as the lead DP lawyer for the in-house legal function, • Support with the supervision & development of more junior DP lawyers Requirements • c. 10 years PQE, • Open to both in-house & private practice backgrounds, • Extensive experience & expertise in UK/EU data protection regulation

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

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel on a 6-month contract to join its high‑performing legal team and provide commercial legal support across the international business. Key responsibilities include: • Providing strategic legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters across the global organisation, • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, IT agreements and lease arrangements, • Handling a wide variety of technology‑related agreements, such as software licences, SaaS contracts, support and maintenance agreements, data and AI‑related agreements, and third‑party service arrangements, • Working closely with internal stakeholders to develop, refine and implement policies and procedures relating to data licensing, data processing and emerging technologies, • Delivering ad‑hoc legal support on wider commercial issues as required, • Staying up to date with developments in technology, artificial intelligence and data protection law You will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (Commonwealth or equivalent) with strong experience in commercial contracts, particularly those involving suppliers, IT, data, AI and third‑party services. You will be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders. This role offers high‑quality work, strong exposure to senior management and the opportunity to develop within a respected global organisation. If the role is of interest, please apply now!

SENIOR IN HOUSE COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LAWYER – ENERGY & POWER LONDON HYBRID WORKING – 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE; 2 DAYS FROM HOME PERMANENT ROLE Role Overview: Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a fast growing, UK based owner, operator and developer of energy assets in their search for a Senior In House Lawyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on project development, construction, commercial, procurement and operational matters for energy & infrastructure projects. Our client’s legal team legal team works closely with the commercial, technical and finance teams to provide high quality, business focused advice and support. Their in house lawyers play an active part in key commercial decision making and risk management. This role will focus on supporting the legal team in all activities related to the development and commercial management of power projects. This will involve working closely with the project development, engineering and procurement teams and external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: • Manage and lead the drafting, preparation, negotiation and execution of a wide range of construction, procurement and commercial contracts, • Identify and manage legal, commercial and contractual risks and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place, • Develop and maintain policies around contract approvals, template management and document retention, • Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to multi-disciplinary teams with new build projects and development opportunities, • Advise internal stakeholders on risk exposure and dispute resolution strategies, • Assist with any contractual disputes, litigation and arbitration matters, including pre-action strategy and formal proceedings, • Develop and support internal governance and approval processes, including coordinating with compliance, risk, finance and other internal stakeholders as appropriate, • Instruct and manage various external counsel to obtain, challenge and finalise legal advice, opinions and drafting on various projects and agreements, • Track and code external legal spend ensuring alignment with budget expectations, • Carry out factual and legal research as required About You: • UK qualified Solicitor with 6-8 years of post-qualified experience, • Previous experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors, • Experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier relationship management or contract management, • Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts, • Advising on and drafting FIDIC and MF/1 contracts, • Experience of advising on and managing disputes within the infrastructure or energy sectors would be desirable although not essential

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.

Corporate Lawyer (3–5 PQE) – Media Overview We are working with a fast-growing business within the media sector, seeking a bright and commercially minded junior corporate lawyer to join its legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-trained lawyer looking to broaden their in-house experience beyond traditional transactional work. The role is ideally suited to someone who has trained at a strong firm, is intellectually curious, and is keen to develop a more rounded, strategic skillset within a dynamic business environment. The Role Reporting into senior legal leadership, you will support on a range of “central” corporate matters, while also gaining exposure to commercial legal work and elements of PLC governance. This is not a deal-heavy M&A role, but rather a varied and business-facing position offering genuine breadth and development. Key Responsibilities • Support on core corporate matters across the group, including internal structuring and governance, • Assist with PLC-related governance work, including board and committee support, • Provide legal input on central business functions and strategic initiatives, • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements as required, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, HR, and operations, • Support on ad hoc corporate projects and business-critical initiatives, • Liaise with external counsel where necessary Requirements • UK-qualified lawyer with c. 3–5 years’ PQE, • Strong grounding in corporate law from a reputable law firm, • Exposure to governance work and/or listed company environments is advantageous, • Interest in expanding into commercial and broader in-house legal work, • Commercially aware, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, • Strong academics and training background, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business

Senior Claims Adjuster – FI & D&O City of London - Hybrid The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and dynamic team, where you will manage a complex portfolio of Management Liability (ML) and Financial Institutions (FI) claims from initial notification through to resolution. If you are an experienced claims professional with strong expertise in these areas and enjoy tackling complex challenges while developing your technical capabilities, this role offers a rewarding next step. You will be empowered to make decisions while continuing to grow both professionally and personally. The Company offers a collaborative environment, flexible hybrid working, and a strong benefits package, all designed to support your success and career progression. The Role • Manage complex and high-value Financial and Specialty Markets claims efficiently, ensuring resolution in line with policy terms and the Company’s Claims Philosophy, • Handle multi-jurisdictional FI and ML claims, providing a varied and technically challenging workload, • Contribute to the execution of the Claims strategy and broader business objectives, • Work closely with underwriting teams to support client retention and new business opportunities, including participation in broker and client meetings, • Investigate complex coverage issues, including those with wider market implications, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, • Manage disputed and sensitive claims, driving commercially sound and timely outcomes, • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective claims support, • Oversee external legal counsel, reviewing and challenging advice where appropriate to shape claims strategy, • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Claims Adjusters and trainees Experience • Experience handling FI, D&O claims from worldwide jurisdictions from a Syndicate/London Market, • Open to Solicitors with relevant experience, • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams, • Highly numerate, with the ability to interpret and analyse data effectively, • Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage workload independently to meet deadlines, • Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI and SQL, • Willingness to challenge existing processes and contribute to continuous improvement, • Understanding of risk, uncertainty, actuarial principles, and/or London Market claims

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

Construction Disputes Associate (3–6 PQE) | London | International Arbitration We are working on an exciting opportunity with a leading international disputes boutique, seeking a Construction Disputes Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its London team. This role offers the chance to work on high-value, complex international arbitration matters, with a strong focus on infrastructure and major projects disputes involving parties across multiple jurisdictions. The Role You will work closely with partners and colleagues on cutting-edge disputes, with responsibilities including: • Developing case theory and strategy alongside senior team members, • Taking a lead role in drafting written submissions and managing junior lawyers, • Overseeing research and document review processes, • Assisting with witness and expert evidence preparation, • Liaising directly with clients, experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel, • Supporting business development initiatives (publications, briefings, conferences) Candidate Profile • England & Wales qualified, • 3–6 years’ experience in international arbitration (commercial and/or investment), • Strong academic background, • Experience in construction disputes highly advantageous (delay, quantum, technical issues), • Exposure to sectors such as infrastructure, energy, mining, or engineering preferred, • Additional language skills are beneficial Key Skills • Excellent drafting skills with clarity and persuasion, • Strong analytical ability across complex legal and factual issues, • Solid understanding of arbitration law and procedure, • Ability to manage matters efficiently and work collaboratively, • Confident communicator with clients and tribunals This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier, globally recognised disputes practice offering exceptional work, early responsibility, and international exposure. If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at or 020 3778 2207.

JOB TITLE: Legal and Commercial Lead REPORTS TO: Head of Legal Operations DEPARTMENT: Legal – Company Operations LOCATION: Penta Consulting Ltd, Oaks House, 16-22 West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RG ABOUT PENTA CONSULTING LTD At Penta Consulting, we believe technology reaches its full potential when powered by the right people. As a leading provider of Technology Resource Solutions, we connect businesses with top-tier talent to drive digital transformation and innovation. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve built a global reputation for delivering high-quality expertise across key areas such as software development, artificial intelligence, project management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and data analytics. Our clients span the globe, relying on our team of specialists to deliver tailored, impactful solutions. We’re proud to be a trusted partner in helping organisations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you're looking to join an award-winning, forward-thinking, and solution-focused team, Penta Consulting is the place to grow your career. KEY STAKEHOLDERS Executive Management Team, Senior Leadership Team, Company Operations, Resource Operations and Professional Services. JOB PURPOSE The Legal & Commercial Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution and delivery of all legal and commercial activities across the business, ensuring contracts, procurement, and compliance matters are managed efficiently, consistently, and in line with company risk appetite. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal Operations this role acts as the operational owner of legal and commercial workstreams, providing hands on support to sales, operations, finance, and compliance teams. The role is accountable for managing contract lifecycles, overseeing client onboarding and procurement, maintaining legal documentation, and ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations are met across all jurisdictions in which the business operates. The Legal & Commercial Lead is accountable for ensuring that legal and commercial operations are not only compliant, but operationally efficient, scalable, and supported by appropriate systems and automation. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Contract Management & Commercial Execution • Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle for group companies, clients, suppliers, and ad-hoc requests from initial review through to execution, renewal, and termination., • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, MSAs, MPA’s, Collaboration Frameworks, RFI’s, SOWs, agreements, and amendments., • Ensure contractual terms appropriately reflect agreed commercial positions, flow downs, and risk mitigation measures., • Maintain and continuously improve standard contract templates in line with regulatory changes and business requirements, liaising with external counsel where necessary., • Ensure all client and supplier documentation is valid, up to date, and aligned with internal regulatory requirements (KYC’s, credit checks, company certificates, licenses)., • Act as the primary legal and commercial point of contact for client and supplier relationships, supporting negotiations and resolving contractual queries., • Monitor contractual compliance and service obligations, escalating risks or breaches as required. Stakeholder Support & Business Enablement • Provide day to day legal and commercial support to sales, operations, finance, contracts and compliance teams to enable efficient deal execution., • Support the sales function by reviewing and negotiating client terms to facilitate timely deal closure while protecting the company’s commercial interests., • Translate legal risk into clear, pragmatic commercial advice for non-legal stakeholders. Governance, Compliance & Risk • Ensure all contracts and commercial activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and jurisdictional obligations., • Maintain accurate and up to date contract records, databases, and document repositories, flagging key dates, renewals, and expiries., • Identify recurring risks or inefficiencies in contracting and procurement processes and recommend improvements., • Support audits, internal reviews, and compliance initiatives as required. Team & Operational Support • Act as an operational escalation point for team members, providing guidance on legal or contract queries and process adherence., • Support onboarding and training new team members on legal and commercial processes, templates, and best practices., • Deputise for the Head of Legal Operations on routine operational matters when required. Automation, Systems & Operational Process Improvement • Own and continuously improve legal and commercial operational processes, ensuring workflows are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business growth., • Identify opportunities to automate manual, repetitive, or high volume legal and commercial tasks, including contract lifecycle management, procurement onboarding, approvals, and renewals., • Act as the departmental lead for systems and tools, including contract repositories, workflow tools, CRM integrations, and document management platforms., • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and guidance for legal and commercial processes, ensuring consistency and audit readiness., • Ensure automation and process changes continue to meet regulatory, contractual, and internal governance requirements. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • Proven experience in an in-house legal role or commercial legal role., • Experience working within a commercial, operational or compliance environment (professional services or staffing industry preferred)., • Strong understanding of legal agreements, commercial risk, compliance and legal operational efficiencies and best practices., • Knowledge of regulatory and operational compliance standards, • Skilled in relationship management across internal and external teams., • Proficient with CRM systems, document management, reporting tools and Microsoft Office suite. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • Strong analytical, problem solving and investigative mindset., • High attention to detail and accuracy., • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management capabilities., • Proactive, commercially aware, and able to identify risks before they surface., • Adaptable, organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Integrity driven with strong professional ethics.

RARE PARTNER LEVEL OPPORTUNITY | LEADING OFFSHORE LAW FIRM | BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS A market-leading offshore firm is seeking a Corporate Partner to add further strength to their well-established British Virgin Islands team. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of the corporate practice and the growth of the wider office. It may suit an experienced offshore lawyer seeking an excellent platform on which to build the next stage of their career, or a successful onshore lawyer with a track record of excellence in an international firm. In either case, you will need to be able to demonstrate a strong market profile and an aptitude for client management and business development. Taking a lead on client and matter management, you will be exposed to a wide range of work spanning banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, FinTech/digital assets, investment funds/regulatory, private equity, and venture capital. You will likely have substantial experience in some of these areas and a willingness to build expertise in the others. In keeping with the seniority of this role, you will play an integral role in the management of the team, and, in collaboration with the Managing Partner and the Group Head, will be expected to play a key role in generating new business. For the right person, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a top-tier firm at this level of seniority. It will come with a very strong base salary, a good bonus, benefits and a comprehensive relocation package (if required). Requirements • Admitted in the BVI or England & Wales, Scotland or Ireland., • Currently based in or willing to relocate to BVI., • Strong track record in a prominent onshore or offshore law firm with expertise in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate (M&A/PE/VC), funds/regulatory, and/or digital assets/emerging technologies., • Open to considering current Partners or Senior Counsel ready to step up., • Strong leadership, management, interpersonal, and communication skills. British Virgin Islands For some, the BVI is the pick of the Caribbean. A mountainous, rain-forested interior surrounded by picture-postcard bays, it is probably not far from the idyllic image that might cross your mind when you ponder whether there is ‘more to life’. It’s not for everyone though. You will need to be comfortable with a slower pace, you will see its remoteness as a gift rather than an inconvenience, and you will be the sort of person who gets more out of sailing, diving, or relaxing on the beach than you do from the buzz of city life. If that’s you, you will love it here. Not to mention that the work, much of it emanating out of Asia, is some of the most interesting and challenging in the sector. Package Very strong USD base salary, a good bonus, benefits and a comprehensive relocation package (if required). BVI has a low tax rate and a reasonable cost of living. 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.

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

Senior Associate – Employment | London MAP Legal is working with a leading US-headquartered law firm in London to recruit a Senior Associate into its Employment team. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to join a high-performing, international practice advising on complex, cross-border matters. The role offers a broad mix of transactional, contentious and advisory work, with a particular focus on high-value corporate transactions involving domestic and international clients. You will work closely with corporate, private equity, regulatory and disputes teams in London and internationally, advising on the employment aspects of M&A, investments, restructurings and reorganisations, as well as handling sensitive contentious and strategic advisory matters. Responsibilities include: • Leading on employment aspects of cross-border corporate transactions, • Advising on tribunal and High Court disputes, • Delivering clear, commercial advice to a sophisticated client base, • Working closely with international counsel and internal teams, • Supporting business development and mentoring junior lawyers Candidates should have 5–7 years’ PQE with strong transactional employment experience, ideally with exposure to cross-border matters and international clients. You will be technically strong, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This role offers high-quality international work, strong progression prospects and the chance to join a collaborative, well-established platform in London. For a confidential discussion, please contact MAP Legal.

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL – US QUALIFIED LAWYER BASED IN UK (5 YEARS’ PQE+) I have been exclusively instructed on a fantastic Senior Legal Counsel position with a dynamic and fast paced company based in Central London. They are a global data and technology-led growth consultancy with a focus on the UK and US jurisdictions. The business is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel level qualified solicitor in the UK & US who is a pro-active, confident lawyer with strong technical ability to work alongside their brilliant UK General Counsel to manage the day-to-day legal workload and act as legal lead and main point of contact for designated US brands, while also having the opportunity to work with the UK brands on UK legal work. You will focus on giving a full legal service to these brands who range in size and scope. The role is largely a broad commercial one but also with the added exciting areas of US employment and some M&A work as well as wider projects. This really offers autonomy and elevated learning and allows you to widen your legal skills. The successful candidate will be a qualified US solicitor who is working and residing in the UK currently. They will have trained in a US law firm or in-house in the USA and have a good level of commercial experience with some in-house experience. Confident and approachable as a person you will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm to learn and develop your legal skills and really relish giving excellent client experience as you partner closely with the different brands. In return the business offers a great working environment (with hybrid working in place) and are incredibly inclusive and welcoming. They have a professional but informal approach to what they do with superb benefits and offer 30 days holiday. This is a great place for someone to grow their career in a collegiate and fun legal team with excellent lawyers who are highly regarded and valued by the business. If you are looking to carve out your career in the UK with the niche of having a US background and skill set this truly offers you a great platform to succeed.

SENIOR IN HOUSE COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LAWYER – ENERGY & POWER LONDON HYBRID WORKING – 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE; 2 DAYS FROM HOME PERMANENT ROLE Role Overview: Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a fast growing, UK based owner, operator and developer of energy assets in their search for a Senior In House Lawyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on project development, construction, commercial, procurement and operational matters for energy & infrastructure projects. Our client’s legal team legal team works closely with the commercial, technical and finance teams to provide high quality, business focused advice and support. Their in house lawyers play an active part in key commercial decision making and risk management. This role will focus on supporting the legal team in all activities related to the development and commercial management of power projects. This will involve working closely with the project development, engineering and procurement teams and external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: • Manage and lead the drafting, preparation, negotiation and execution of a wide range of construction, procurement and commercial contracts, • Identify and manage legal, commercial and contractual risks and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place, • Develop and maintain policies around contract approvals, template management and document retention, • Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to multi-disciplinary teams with new build projects and development opportunities, • Advise internal stakeholders on risk exposure and dispute resolution strategies, • Assist with any contractual disputes, litigation and arbitration matters, including pre-action strategy and formal proceedings, • Develop and support internal governance and approval processes, including coordinating with compliance, risk, finance and other internal stakeholders as appropriate, • Instruct and manage various external counsel to obtain, challenge and finalise legal advice, opinions and drafting on various projects and agreements, • Track and code external legal spend ensuring alignment with budget expectations, • Carry out factual and legal research as required About You: • UK qualified Solicitor with 6-8 years of post-qualified experience, • Previous experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors, • Experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier relationship management or contract management, • Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts, • Advising on and drafting FIDIC and MF/1 contracts, • Experience of advising on and managing disputes within the infrastructure or energy sectors would be desirable although not essential

A leading name in the financial services space is looking to strengthen its legal team as it continues to expand its footprint in the crypto and online payments sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader at the forefront of innovative, high-impact projects that are shaping the future of digital finance. The ideal candidate will have: • 5–10 years’ PQE, • Experience with a challenger bank or digital asset business (preferred, but not essential), • Prior in-house experience (strongly preferred), • A willingness to broaden their expertise across new areas, • Exposure to e-commerce and/or payments (advantageous) In return, my client offers: • Involvement in market-leading, cutting-edge projects, • A collaborative and high-performing culture, • International exposure, • A competitive compensation package, • Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options If your profile aligns with the above, I’d strongly encourage you to apply this is a standout opportunity within the space.

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

Construction Disputes Associate (3–6 PQE) | London | International Arbitration We are working on an exciting opportunity with a leading international disputes boutique, seeking a Construction Disputes Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its London team. This role offers the chance to work on high-value, complex international arbitration matters, with a strong focus on infrastructure and major projects disputes involving parties across multiple jurisdictions. The Role You will work closely with partners and colleagues on cutting-edge disputes, with responsibilities including: • Developing case theory and strategy alongside senior team members, • Taking a lead role in drafting written submissions and managing junior lawyers, • Overseeing research and document review processes, • Assisting with witness and expert evidence preparation, • Liaising directly with clients, experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel, • Supporting business development initiatives (publications, briefings, conferences) Candidate Profile • England & Wales qualified, • 3–6 years’ experience in international arbitration (commercial and/or investment), • Strong academic background, • Experience in construction disputes highly advantageous (delay, quantum, technical issues), • Exposure to sectors such as infrastructure, energy, mining, or engineering preferred, • Additional language skills are beneficial Key Skills • Excellent drafting skills with clarity and persuasion, • Strong analytical ability across complex legal and factual issues, • Solid understanding of arbitration law and procedure, • Ability to manage matters efficiently and work collaboratively, • Confident communicator with clients and tribunals This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier, globally recognised disputes practice offering exceptional work, early responsibility, and international exposure. If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at or 020 3778 2207.

A new credentialed institution is being built to deliver independent AI governance verification — at the level a regulator-facing examination requires — for UK regulated firms, EU institutions navigating the AI Act, and GCC sovereign clients. The category is genuinely empty. No credentialed institutional player owns it today. Big Four advisory firms are structurally conflicted. Software platforms produce dashboards, not signed Verdicts. Law firms deliver opinions, not operational assessments. Notified Bodies for AI are not yet designated. The institutional seat is being built now — and we are recruiting the founding practitioner to help build it. The institution operates on the Lloyd's-of-London architecture. Senior figures of standing — former financial regulators, King's Counsel, Tier-1 academics, sovereign programme directors — sit as Founding Fellows and sign the assessments under named authority. The paired infrastructure produces the sealed, recomputable artefact the regulator-facing examination receives. We are building what does not yet exist and will be the institutional standard. We are recruiting one founding practitioner to design the methodology, the platform-integration architecture, and the Fellow-readiness operations the institution will run on — and to lead the assessments themselves once engagement letters begin landing. This is not a delivery role inside an established firm. This is a co-founding role inside an institution being built in real time. Engagement structure (full-time, part-time, or other) is discussed in conversation and tailored to the right candidate. WHY NOW UK SM&CR Section 36, FCA Consumer Duty, the EU AI Act (Articles 17 and 43 conformity assessment, Annex III high-risk obligations), the EU Machinery Regulation, UAE Federal PDPL, DIFC Regulation 10, and SDAIA frameworks are simultaneously mandating independent AI governance attestation. UK firms are running readiness programmes already. Provider-led conformity assessment in the EU strengthens demand for credentialed third-party validation — because legal accountability for the conformity claim sits squarely on the provider organisation. The window in which institutional verification becomes mandatory is 2026 to 2029. The first-mover advantage is real and time-limited. THE FIRST NINETY DAYS — THREE STREAMS OF WORK Methodology architecture. Translate a five-dimension governance framework into documented assessment rubrics, scoring criteria, evidence protocols, and the assessment template that Fellows will sign. Author the methodology playbook v1 — which becomes the institutional standard. Platform integration. Work alongside the engineering lead to define what the operator portal must capture, structure canonical JSON, design evidence-intake architecture, and ensure the seal pipeline matches methodology output. Fellow-readiness operations. Build per-Fellow conflict-check workflows, hardware-key onboarding process, signing protocol, scheduling system. Ensure the operational stack is ready before the first engagement letter signs. Once the first engagements begin landing, you lead delivery alongside the founder commercially and the named Fellow on substantive sign-off. The work you build in Phase 1 becomes the institutional standard. CAREER PATH — TWELVE TO THIRTY-SIX MONTHS The role is designed to evolve as the institution scales. Title and scope progress against business milestones, not against time: — Founding Practice Lead (Day 1) Methodology, platform integration, Fellow-readiness, first Verdicts. — Practice Lead (post first paid Verdict) Runs the Verdict pipeline, co-leads standards-body engagement, recruits and oversees Reserve Fellows. — Director (post Series A close OR third paying client) Owns the Practice end-to-end, leads regulator engagement, manages Practitioner team. — VP / Chief of Practice (post fifth client OR institutional accreditation milestone) Institutional voice, partner-track economics, co-founder participation in strategic decisions. The path is not theoretical. It is structurally aligned to the milestones the institution must clear to scale, and the equity vesting milestones reflect the same trajectory. The candidate who ships methodology v1, signs the first Verdicts, and represents the institution at standards-body level is on the Co-founder ladder. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You have personally built and delivered an AI governance, AI risk, or AI assurance framework or assessment — either to an external regulated client as the lead practitioner, or as the senior architect of an enterprise-internal Responsible AI programme that could withstand external scrutiny. You have working knowledge of at least two of: — EU AI Act (Article 14 human oversight, Annex III high-risk obligations, Articles 17 and 43 conformity regime) — UK FCA SM&CR Section 36 and Consumer Duty — ISO 42001 and NIST AI Risk Management Framework — Model risk management (SR 11-7, PRA SS1/23) — UK GDPR Article 22 and the ICO AI Auditing Framework You have authored a governance framework or methodology from scratch — not adapted, not extended. You can draft an assessment that a Chief Risk Officer will sign their name to defending in front of a regulator. That is the standard. You are ready to step out of an established firm's pyramid and into a founding role where the work you build becomes the institutional standard you will run for the next decade. WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS — A founding role in a credentialed institution being built to last — your name on the institutional standard from Day 1. — Founding equity in the operating company, milestone-vested against foundation, delivery, and scale milestones. — Career progression from Founding Practice Lead to Director to VP / Chief of Practice — gated to business milestones, not annual reviews. — Co-founder participation in strategic decisions as the institution scales. — Direct line to the founder. No middle layer. No internal political cycle. — Engagement structure (full-time, part-time, or otherwise) discussed in conversation and tailored to the right candidate. — First-mover advantage in a category with no incumbent. The institution you help build will be the one others copy. Specific compensation is discussed in direct conversation, not advertised. THE FOUNDER Led by a founder with eighteen years in specialist executive search across financial services, luxury, and regulated sectors. The founder is the sole enterprise sales lead in Year 1 — you will not be expected to originate. You will be expected to deliver and to help shape what the institution becomes. BEFORE YOU APPLY One question to ask yourself. Have you personally built an AI governance framework, methodology, or assessment that could survive external regulator scrutiny — and are you ready to build the institution that runs it for the next decade? If yes — apply via LinkedIn. In your application, include one paragraph describing that specific framework or engagement: the institution context, the framework or risk you were addressing, your role as architect or lead practitioner, and the deliverable. That paragraph is the application. CVs without it will not be reviewed.

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

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