Legal Counsel

Job description

Legal Counsel - Finance (Interim)

London | Immediate Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Lawyer (3–7 PQE) to join the legal team of a fast-growing international energy business on an initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension.

Working as part of a collaborative in-house legal team, you'll support the business on a broad range of financing transactions, partnering closely with commercial and business stakeholders on strategically important matters.

The Role

Key responsibilities are likely to include:

• Advising on project finance, structured finance and derivatives transactions, together with related financing arrangements.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of finance documentation, including facility agreements, security documents, derivatives documentation (including ISDA documentation) and other structured finance agreements.
• Supporting commercial teams on the legal aspects of financing structures, risk allocation and transaction execution.
• Working closely with external counsel where required on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Assisting with wider commercial, banking and finance legal matters as needed, offering the opportunity to broaden your experience across the legal function.

About You

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• 3–7 years' PQE gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal team.
• Strong experience in project finance, structured finance, or banking/ finance transactions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• A pragmatic, business-oriented approach and the confidence to work directly with stakeholders.
• The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Initial 3-month contract with a genuine possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to join a high-performing, collegiate legal team.
• Exposure to complex, high-value financing work within a growing international business.

Please note: Candidates must be available to commence within the next month. Applications from those with longer notice periods are unlikely to be suitable for this opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

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