Senior legal counsel - Financial Services

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal function. This is a senior role within the financial services sector, offering the opportunity to provide high-quality legal advice across a broad range of regulatory and commercial matters. The successful candidate will play a pivotal within the business and will also contribute to the leadership and development of the legal team.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded financial services organisation, known for its commitment to quality and excellence. They provide a structured but collaborative working environment and have earned a strong reputation as a desirable employer.

Description

• Provide legal expertise in the areas of financial services regulation, alternative investment funds, data protection and commercial contracts
• Work closely with the Group Head of Legal, and oversee the work of the other members of the Legal Team
• Collaborate with internal business teams and support functions such as Finance, Compliance and Risk
• Represent the Group in negotiations with third parties such as suppliers and clients.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of evolving legislative, regulatory and industry strategies for the alternative investment funds industry.
• Pro-actively create and maintain awareness of business employees for (compliance with) relevant laws and regulations.
• Work to streamline existing documentation, corporate policies and precedents.
• Represent the Legal team in group wide projects and initiatives.

Profile

A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:

• UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of 10+ years PQE
• Strong legal experience in corporate and financial services regulation
• Mix of professional experience as in-house counsel in a financial services business and legal experience in a top tier law firm with international clients would be preferable but not essential.
• Ability to articulate clear legal advice, with a commercial focus
• High quality written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and effectiveness managing complex projects and teams to demanding deadlines
• Can-do attitude and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify, focus and prioritise on key issues and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £120,000 per annum DOE.
• Hybrid working pattern
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a reputable organisation in the financial services industry.
• Permanent role with a focus on career development and progression.