In-House Legal Counsel - Professional Services
London / Jersey
9 to 12 month FTC
A top international law firm are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (6+ PQE) to join their in‑house legal team on a 9 to 12 month fixed‑term contract.
The role
Reporting into Managing Legal Counsel, the successful candidate will support the wider In‑House Counsel and Corporate Governance function, with a particular focus on the firm’s corporate administration services business.
The role is advisory in nature and will involve close engagement with senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include:
- Advising senior management on corporate, governance, regulatory and operational matters
- Supporting both business‑as‑usual work and specific projects
- Advising on group structure and intragroup legal arrangements
- Drafting, reviewing and maintaining key corporate and operational documentation
- Supporting client onboarding and service agreements where required
- Assisting with board and committee governance processes
- Reviewing third‑party supplier contracts from a legal and commercial risk perspective
- Advising on data protection matters in collaboration with specialist colleagues
- Supporting regulatory frameworks and internal governance processes
- Contributing to process improvements and more efficient ways of working within the legal team
About you
- Minimum 6 years’ PQE
- Prior in‑house experience, ideally within professional services, financial services or a fiduciary environment
- Experience working in a cross‑jurisdictional organisation
- Exposure to AML frameworks, regulatory environments or data protection would be beneficial but is not essential.
If you are an experienced in‑house lawyer considering a flexible fixed‑term role and would value a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch directly.