Interim Legal Counsel

Location
England, London
Salary
£100000.00 - £130000.00 per annum
Posted
17 Jan 2025
Closes
04 Feb 2025
Ref
JN -122024-406973
Contact
Rosey Charlton-Shafier
Job Title
In House Counsel
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Interim Legal Counsel for a 6-month interim position with a prestigious professional services firm.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic legal support in managing contentious matters such as professional liability claims, regulatory investigations, and client complaints.
  • Offer legal and risk management advice throughout the life cycle of client engagements.
  • Manage relationships with external legal.
  • Assist with the administration of the firm's Professional Indemnity insurance and renewals.
  • Support the General Counsel's reporting requirements to internal and external parties.

Ideal candidate:

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Experience in professional negligence litigation.
  • Previous in-house experience within an professional services or financial services company.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider legal and risk team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a global, dynamic team and advance their career within a leading professional services network.