Interim General Counsel

Interim General Counsel – 3-6 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 3-6 months and the successful candidate will be supporting a period of strategic growth and organisational transformation.

Please note – this role is an ASAP start.

The role

• Interim legal leadership role with enterprise‑wide remit
• Strategic advisor to the business
• Lead counsel on complex, high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional M&A transactions
• Oversight of legal risk and regulatory matters
• Leadership of a global in‑house legal function

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 gained in financial services
• Strong M&A background, including leading complex international transactions
• Listed / public company experience is beneficial
• 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 apply.

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