A large, UK-based institutional investor is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support a growing portfolio of technology, outsourcing and strategic transformation initiatives.
The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment and is investing significantly in its digital and operational infrastructure, creating a need for a commercially-minded lawyer to partner closely with the business.
The Role
This is a senior, business-facing position within an established in-house legal team.
The team already has strong commercial legal capability; this hire is focused on adding someone who can engage confidently with senior stakeholders and bring a more strategic, risk-aware perspective to complex projects.
You will:
* Lead on commercial contracts, particularly across technology, IT and outsourcing
* Support key transformation and digital programmes
* Advise senior stakeholders on risk, liability, indemnities and commercial structuring
* Apply a regulatory and governance-aware lens to commercial decision-making
* Act as a trusted advisor, balancing legal risk with practical business outcomes
What They’re Looking For
* UK-qualified lawyer with c. 7–10 years’ PQE
* Strong experience in commercial contracts (essential)
* Experience operating in a regulated environment (not necessarily financial services)
* Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
* A pragmatic, commercially-minded approach
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to step into a high-impact, stakeholder-facing position
* Work on complex, business-critical projects
* Join a stable, well-established organisation undergoing meaningful transformation
* Be part of a collaborative and evolving legal team
Interested?
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