Interim Litigation Counsel (Disputes & Investigations)

Job description

Interim Litigation Counsel (Disputes & Investigations)

MLA is working with a leading UK wealth management and financial services organisation seeking an experienced Interim Litigation Counsel to join its in-house legal team.

This is a broad disputes-focused role advising senior stakeholders on a range of contentious and potentially contentious matters across the business. You will play a key role in managing legal, regulatory and reputational risk, while supporting the organisation's commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on litigation, disputes, investigations and regulatory matters.
• Supporting dispute avoidance, escalation and resolution strategies.
• Managing external counsel and overseeing significant contentious matters.
• Conducting internal investigations and advising on conduct and regulatory issues.
• Providing strategic advice on legal, regulatory and reputational risk.
• Working closely with senior business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supporting incident management and complex commercial risk matters.

About you:

• UK qualified solicitor with significant disputes and investigations experience.
• Strong background gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both.
• Experience handling complex litigation, regulatory investigations and contentious risk matters.
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Financial services experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation and work on a varied and high-profile portfolio of contentious legal matters.

If this role is of interest please apply for additional information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-08-2026

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