Legal Counsel 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

• 1 day a week in the office
• Broad role
• Work with key stakeholders

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel to join a financial services business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Director of Risk & General Counsel, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the legal affairs of the business and ensuring robust management of legal risk.

You’ll work alongside a highly skilled legal team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to colleagues across the business, including the Board. The scope is wide-ranging—covering commercial and IT contracts, data privacy, corporate governance, procurement, employment law, and investment management matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support across a broad range of business functions and initiatives.
• Draft, review, and advise on a wide array of contracts and agreements, including employment, consultancy, procurement, and service contracts.
• Support responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Advise on data protection obligations and help ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act
• Contribute to corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments through proactive horizon-scanning.
• Liaise with external legal counsel where specialist advice is needed.
• Support the firm in implementing changes resulting from new laws or regulatory updates.

About You:

• Legally qualified or experienced in managing legal matters in a regulated or corporate environment.
• Confident in working independently as well as collaboratively in a small legal team.
• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Skilled at using business applications and legal tech tools effectively.
• Able to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively across all levels.
• Committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.