5-9 PQE Corporate Lawyer, Innovative Financial Services firm

Job description

The Client:

An innovative financial services firm on an impressive growth trajectory are looking for a 5-9 PQE corporate lawyer to join their legal team. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business.

This role offers line management responsibility of junior lawyers in the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, delivering commercially focused legal solutions
• Provide corporate advisory support on a wide range of matters, including reorganisations, and general corporate governance
• Advise on Companies Act compliance, including statutory filings, share capital changes, and governance frameworks
• Advise on and implement employee incentive arrangements, including share option schemes and other share plans
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements, tech, outsourcing vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions.
• Provide general advice on ad-hoc legal matters as they arise

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a 5-9 PQE Corporate lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or financial services/regulated environment.
• Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

*Candidates outside of this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-06-2026

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