Interim General Counsel

Job description

Interim General Counsel - 3-6 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 3-6 months and the successful candidate will be supporting a period of strategic growth and organisational transformation.

Please note - this role is an ASAP start.

The role

• Interim legal leadership role with enterprise‑wide remit
• Strategic advisor to the business
• Lead counsel on complex, high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional M&A transactions
• Oversight of legal risk and regulatory matters
• Leadership of a global in‑house legal function

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 gained in financial services
• Strong M&A background, including leading complex international transactions
• Listed / public company experience is beneficial
• 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 apply.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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