Legal Counsel 12 month FTC – maternity leaveLondon, Hybrid working4+ PQESSQ is partnering with a purpose-led financial services organisation operating in the insurance market and the public sector. The organisation plays a critical role within its sector and works closely with government and industry stakeholders. They are seeking a 4 PQE Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal function on a maternity cover basis.Reporting into senior members of the legal team, this role will provide solutions-focused legal advice to senior stakeholders and business teams across the organisation and its subsidiaries. The role offers the opportunity to support on a broad range of commercial, regulatory and strategic matters in a highly collaborative environment.Key responsibilitiesSupporting procurement and contracting activity, including drafting and reviewing third-party and outsourced services agreements.Advising on key contractual frameworks with government and industry counterparties, including standard-form agreements.Providing legal support on risk-mitigation and counter-terrorism related projects delivered in partnership with public sector bodies.Conducting legal research and preparing briefings on issues including competition, subsidy control, public law, procurement, IP and commercial matters.Managing external counsel where specialist advice is required.Supporting special projects and strategic initiatives as required.Assisting with the identification and management of legal and regulatory risk across the organisation.Deputising for senior legal colleagues when required and attending internal and external stakeholder meetings.Candidate profile Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4+ PQE (or equivalent).Background in a leading law firm, insurer/reinsurer, or central government bodyStrong grounding in contract law, ideally within insurance or reinsurance contexts.Broad legal experience spanning commercial, regulatory, governance, competition, procurement and data protection matters.For more information, please contact me: Macey.Noble@ssq.com / 07506222628