In-House Legal Counsel – Financial Services firm – South West London

Company: Robert Half
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Senior Legal Counsel

Financial Services firm

Based in South West London (Hybrid working)

The role

  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating documentation
  • Transaction and deal support in conjunction with Risk/Credit and other business departments.
  • Identify, assess and mitigate legal, ethical and reputational risks, ensuring that decisions align with approach to risk.
  • Assist business teams in understanding the legal implications of their activities and empower them to manage risks effectively.
  • Support in navigating new legal and regulatory developments.
  • Develop and maintain legal resources, including templates and guidance documents, to improve efficiency and support the wider business.
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality support when specialist advice is required, acting as the first point of contact on externally instructed files and taking account of budget requirements and Legal panel guidelines.
  • Supporting senior management in relation to regulatory issues, queries and investigations.
  • Managing litigation/disputes/complaints
  • Supporting reporting obligations and committees including legal risk reporting.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor
  • Proven track record of drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Posted: May 28th, 2026