Legal Counsel
£600 – £625 Inside via Umbrella
6-12 Months
Hybrid – 1-2 days per week on-site in Central London

I am recruiting for a Global Financial Services client of ours who are looking for an interim Legal Counsel to come in and provide legal support on Products and Funds in EMEA covering a wide range of areas.

Skills / Experience:

• Qualified Lawyer
• Review, draft and negotiate related agreements including service provider agreements, intermediary agreements and rebate letters for the various fund ranges.
• Provide general legal advice to the business.
• Professional in-house legal experience with focus on funds and regulatory matters.
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills.
• Stakeholder Management skills.

Senior Company Secretary

Location – London (hybrid)
Day rate – Competitive day rate, based on experience (Overall assignment rate to umbrella)
Contract Length – 6 months

We are working with an leading Financial Services firm who are seeking a highly organised and experienced Company Secretary to join their team and play a crucial role in supporting the board and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Role Overview:

As the Company Secretary, you will be responsible for managing the corporate governance framework of the company, ensuring that the board of directors operates effectively and in compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. You will be the key point of contact for board members and provide essential support in the preparation of meetings, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience as a Company Secretary, within the financial services sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Looking for a highly motivated individual who can take initiative and excel in a busy environment.

Legal Counsel – Financial Services

£600 – £700 Outside IR35

6 Months Initial Contract

Hybrid – 2 days per week in Northampton

I am looking for a Legal Counsel to join a large Financial Services client of ours on an interim basis in a highly commercial role.

This role requires a deep understanding of contract law and relevant banking regulations.

Skills / Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Strong Financial Services Experience
• Commercial Law Experience
• Stakeholder Management skills at all levels
• Deep understanding of contract law and banking regulations

Role: Senior Legal Counsel

Industry: Insurance Client

Salary: up to £100,000 with 25% Bonus

Flex working: Once a week in Haywards Heath (If within 50 Miles or fully remote)

Day to day:

• Provide expert Insurance Distribution advice across the Group.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and the Head of Legal.
• Advise on delegated insurance arrangements and distribution deals.
• Support legal issues in underwriting, finance, tax, and claims teams.
• Manage legal issues related to product distribution, reinsurance, regulatory governance, TOBAs, and Solvency II.
• Draft and review insurance-based agreements and commercial contracts.
• Oversee the Group’s Contracts Register, Intellectual Property, and Litigation Register.
• Conduct legal research and support corporate legal matters.
• Advise on FCA, PRA, Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, and Guernsey Financial Services Commission issues.
• Draft insurance policy wordings and company policies.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

What You Need

• Qualifications: Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) with extensive PQE or significant in-house/private practice experience.
• Experience: Insurance distribution expertise in broker and insurer contexts. Experience in the insurance/financial services sector.

Please email me on [email protected] or call me on 02045522114.

Thanks!

Assistant Company Secretary – Financial Services
£400 – £600 Inside via Umbrella
Travel circa once a fortnight to Bristol
6 Months initially

I’m looking for an Assistant Company Secretary that comes from a Financial Services background to join a small, dynamic team based out of Bristol on an interim basis. The role will be assisting the team on a wide range of work as they have a very busy period coming up.

Skills / Experience

• Financial Services (Essential)
• BAU role
• Minute-taking
• Happy to get stuck in
• Comfortable working in ambiguity
• Cosec qualifcations

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex or Salford Quays, Manchester

Salary: £44,000 – £60,000

About the Role:

I am excited to be working with an exciting insurance client, looking for a qualified Lawyer with 1-3 years PQE to join the team. This hybrid role lets you work from home and the office, with occasional travel to other Group locations.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales.
• Experience: 1-3 years PQE with a focus on commercial contracts and corporate law.
• Skills: Attention to detail, project management, legal research, and strong communication.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
• Maintain legal registers and support Horizon Scanning.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Manage legal risks, including those related to litigation and compliance.
• Assist in drafting company policies and procedures.
• Engage with external and internal stakeholders for documentation and compliance.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong legal research and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal software.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, including the Companies Act, GDPR, and FCA rules.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to manage senior stakeholders.

Please email me [email protected], or call me on 02045522114!

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial – 6 Month FTC

£85,000 – £90,000
Hybrid with 1 day a week in the London office
6 Month FTC

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial – 6 Month FTC

I’m currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract to join a small, busy legal team to assist with a wide range of legal matters. This will be a highly commercial role and I am looking for somebody very strong on commercial contracts.

Skills / Experience

• In-house experience preferably in retail or at least within a small, fairly unstructured environment
• Partnering with the business in key areas to lead on complex projects
• Responsible for overseeing, approving and monitoring WIP and invoices for external legal suppliers, ensuring cost effective legal advice is obtained at all times and in line with letters of engagement.
• Negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Providing ad hoc advice to the business on an array of other matters
• Commercially focused Senior Legal Counsel
• Managing 2 more junior members of the team
• Qualified Solicitor

Role: Procurement Legal Counsel

£65,000 – £90,000

Location: London (Hybrid)

An opportunity has emerged for a huge London Market Insurer!

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate a range of commercial contracts and agreements across business functions.
• Provide ongoing legal support throughout the contract lifecycle to the business in risk mitigation and value for money from third party suppliers.
• Support in meeting contractual regulatory requirements
• Technical knowledge of areas of law and regulation relevant to supplier contracts
• Stay aware of changing regulations and update existing contracts to ensure they meet new regulatory requirements
• Insurance background
• Build excellent internal stakeholder relationships with business leaders to ensure Procurement is a key enabler for business success

If you are interested in being a Procurement Legal Counsel for a large Insurer, please call me on 02045522114, or email me on [email protected]!

Thanks,

Business Affairs (French Speaking)

London – Hybrid (3 days a week in the office but potential flexibility)

£600 – £650 a day via umbrella

12 Months Initially

I am working in partnership with a well-known international tech brand to hire a Business Affairs Manager to partner to advise on licensing and execution of intellectual property rights for their Marketing Communications.

This role would be brilliant for someone who wants to join a fantastic brand with a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative, business and legal teams
• Foster and Maintain relationships across internal and internal stakeholders.
• Advising on all business affairs matters related to marketing production in France
• Securing regionally relevant content for customer resonance and engagement

What We’re Looking for:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar ‘Business Affairs’ role
• Fluency in both English and French
• Ideally an understanding of customer-facing content and associated risks
• Ideally, experience of IP rights including copyright, trademark and licensing in entertainment of advertising law.
• Expertise in identifying potential legal and cultural issues across France
• A passion for apps and content – If you’ve worked in the technology space that’s a bonus!

If this role is of interest, please apply below or send your CV to [email protected]

Senior Assistant Company Secretary
£450 – £600 Inside IR35 via Umbrella
6 Month Initial Contract
Hybrid working with 1 day per week in London (More initially to establish relationships)

I am looking for an experience Senior Assistant Company Secretary on behalf of a long standing retail client of ours to come in on an interim basis.

Skills / Experience

• Prior experience in managing or coordinating Board/governance arrangements
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ensuring regulatory compliance
• Experience of mentoring junior members of the team
• Flexible and personable – working as part of a small team so happy to be hands-on.
• Can come in and hit the ground running
• Legal / Co sec qualifications