Interim Legal Counsel

Company: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Interim Legal Counsel

A boutique investment and private equity firm is looking to appoint an Interim Legal Counsel for an initial 6 month assignment, with potential for extension or longer-term opportunities thereafter.

The role sits within a lean, highly involved legal team where lawyers are closely embedded in transactions and investment activity rather than purely managing external counsel. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys operating close to the business and taking ownership of execution work directly.

The successful candidate is likely to have around 4 PQE, although strong candidates outside of this range will still be considered.

Key areas of focus are expected to include:

Funds work and investor-related matters

Corporate and M&A transactions

Drafting and negotiation of transaction documentation

Supporting deal execution from start to finish

Working closely with investment professionals and senior stakeholders

Managing external counsel where appropriate whilst remaining actively involved in the detail

The environment is fast-paced, collegiate and highly commercial, making this well suited to someone comfortable operating within a lean team structure.

Experience within private equity, investment management, alternative investments or broader financial services environments would be particularly relevant.

The role is primarily office-based in St James’s, London.

Posted: May 28th, 2026