Legal Counsel - 12 month Contract

Job description

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel on a 12-month contract to join its high‑performing legal team and provide commercial legal support across the international business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, customer agreements, NDAs, outsourcing agreements, and partnership arrangements
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders across multiple departments
• Support contract lifecycle management, including template development and process improvements
• Ensure contracts and business activities comply with applicable laws and financial services regulations
• Advise on legal risks associated with commercial arrangements and propose mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with sales, compliance, and risk teams on contractual matters
• Assist with regulatory and compliance-related legal queries
• Support all data protection analysis
• Contribute to the development of internal policies and legal guidance

You will have a minimum of 1 years’ PQE (Commonwealth or equivalent) with strong experience in commercial contracts. You will be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.

This role offers high‑quality work, strong exposure to senior management and the opportunity to develop within a respected global organisation.

If the role is of interest, please apply now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-09-2026

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