Interim General Counsel - 6 month contract - London
We are advising a complex, international organisation on the appointment of an Interim General Counsel. This will be for a period of 6 months and the successful candidate will be supporting a period of strategic growth and organisational transformation.
The role
- Interim Board‑level legal leadership role with enterprise‑wide remit
- Strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board
- Lead counsel on complex, high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional M&A transactions
- Oversight of governance, legal risk and regulatory matters
- Leadership of a global in‑house legal function, including team and operating model
Candidate background (non‑negotiable requirements from the client)
- Qualified lawyer (UK or US), with strong grounding from a top‑tier law firm environment
- Significant senior in‑house leadership experience, including proven experience operating at Executive Committee and Board level
- Strong M&A background, including leading complex international transactions
- Listed / public company experience is essential
- Highly commercial, confident operating at pace in change or transformation environments
If the above role is of interest and you meet all of the necessary requirements, please email Christian Worthy at cworthy@mlaglobal.com.