Interim Senior Legal Counsel

The Company is seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and operational legal advice across a broad range of practice areas, including financial markets, lending, fund management, commercial contracts, property, employment, disputes, and public law. Responsibilities include advising on debt, cash, and fund management activities; documenting and negotiating counterparty agreements; monitoring regulatory and market developments; and supporting strategic projects. The role also involves contributing to the development of the legal function, its guidance and documentation, and technology-enabled solutions. The successful candidate will help manage external legal advisers and work collaboratively across the team. Candidates must be qualified to practise law in England and Wales, ideally with 10–15 years of relevant experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal role. Experience in at least one of financial markets transactions, commercial contracts, or public law is required; familiarity with innovative transactions or technology solutions is desirable. Strong legal analysis, drafting, and project management skills are essential, along with sound risk awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, outcome-focused advice.