Legal Counsel Financial Services - 12 Month FTC
Posted 1 day ago by Meraki Talent
£100,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Counsel to join a financial services business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the legal affairs of the business, providing high-quality legal advice across various functions, and managing legal risks. The position requires collaboration with a skilled legal team and engagement with the Board on diverse legal matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support across a broad range of business functions and initiatives.
- Draft, review, and advise on a wide array of contracts and agreements, including employment, consultancy, procurement, and service contracts.
- Support responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
- Advise on data protection obligations and help ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Contribute to corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
- Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments through proactive horizon-scanning.
- Liaise with external legal counsel where specialist advice is needed.
- Support the firm in implementing changes resulting from new laws or regulatory updates.
Key Skills:
- Legally qualified or experienced in managing legal matters in a regulated or corporate environment.
- Confident in working independently as well as collaboratively in a small legal team.
- Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
- Skilled at using business applications and legal tech tools effectively.
- Able to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively across all levels.
- Committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Salary (Rate): £100,000.00 yearly
City: Greater Bristol Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a financial services business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the legal affairs of the business and ensuring robust management of legal risk. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled legal team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to colleagues across the business, including the Board. The scope is wide-ranging—covering commercial and IT contracts, data privacy, corporate governance, procurement, employment law, and investment management matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support across a broad range of business functions and initiatives.
- Draft, review, and advise on a wide array of contracts and agreements, including employment, consultancy, procurement, and service contracts.
- Support responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
- Advise on data protection obligations and help ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Contribute to corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
- Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments through proactive horizon-scanning.
- Liaise with external legal counsel where specialist advice is needed.
- Support the firm in implementing changes resulting from new laws or regulatory updates.
About You: Legally qualified or experienced in managing legal matters in a regulated or corporate environment. Confident in working independently as well as collaboratively in a small legal team. Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and solutions-focused. Skilled at using business applications and legal tech tools effectively. Able to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively across all levels. Committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hybrid - 1 day a week in office potentially 1 day a fortnight