Legal Counsel - Financial Services

A global financial services organisation is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their European Legal team on an initial 3-6 month contract out of their City office. This role is with a view to extend or ideally go permanent. A highly competitive day rate is on offer.

Reporting to the European General Counsel you will cover a broad remit:

- commercial contract drafting and negotiation for a number of their business divisions (Finance, Real Estate, Business Development, IT) including NDAs, letters of engagement, supply and service agreements

- advising on employment and HR matters

- GDPR advisory and compliance

- supporting on corporate legal affairs

- providing regulatory advice to the business

- dispute management

You will be a qualified lawyer, 5+years PQE as a guide having trained in a reputable firm with subsequent in-house experience in the financial services sector or another regulated environment. You will come with a broad skill set covering most, if not all of the areas outlined. Knowledge of credit rating regulation would be highly advantageous.

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