Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform in City of London

Job description

Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform

About the Job

Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts and financial services? Are you available to start in November? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex licensing and services transactions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Client

Our client is a leading global organization in the financial services and data sector. They are seeking Interim Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team and provide support across a range of commercial, contractual, and regulatory work. The company is committed to innovation and works with high-profile clients worldwide.

The Role

This is a broad in-house role, providing legal and regulatory support to the business. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including licensing, data, trademark, custom index, research, advisory, and consulting agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property, data usage rights, post-termination obligations, and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting the business with responses to requests for proposals and guiding corporate licensing, branding, and privacy matters.
• Managing outside counsel on specific legal matters where required.
• Leading or participating in projects such as disputes, acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4–8 years’ post-qualification experience in financial services or commercial IP licensing contract law.
• Admitted to practice law in the UK or another European jurisdiction.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive day rate.
• Hybrid working model.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex, cross-border legal work.
• Opportunities for professional development and involvement in strategic projects.

For more information please contact Luke Masih (luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English