Senior Legal Counsel 6-12 PQE (ESG)
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Summary
A Senior Legal Counsel is sought to guide internal legal strategy across a variety of functions, including ESG, at a global financial services platform. The role involves managing legal matters, providing legal input, and contributing to legal tooling.
- Acting as a primary legal contact for selected departments or business initiatives
- Providing practical legal input on service arrangements and operational agreements
- Advising on internal governance and compliance processes
- Contributing to legal tooling, templates, and internal training efforts
- Facilitating internal discussions across departments to resolve legal challenges
- Working with external firms and internal leadership on specialised matters
We’re looking for a legal professional who brings:
- England and Wales qualified lawyer with a minimum of 6-12 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Familiarity with a range of commercial, operational, and governance legal matters
- Experience working in a regulated industry, such as financial services and ESG
Senior Legal Counsel 6-12 PQE (ESG) - Global Financial Services
Are you an experienced lawyer with a strong background in commercial law and a track record of supporting evolving business priorities?
Looking for a senior legal opportunity that touches on wide-ranging operational and transactional matters in a global setting?
The Organisation
Our client is a global financial services platform seeking Senior Legal Counsel to help guide internal legal strategy across a variety of functions, including ESG. This is a broad in-house role ideal for a seasoned lawyer who thrives on navigating business change and managing legal matters with independence and credibility.
The Opportunity
This role supports multiple internal teams and leaders on a wide array of commercial legal matters. It is designed for someone who can operate autonomously while coordinating with peers on legal and procedural consistency. Core areas include:
- Acting as a primary legal contact for selected departments or business initiatives
- Providing practical legal input on service arrangements and operational agreements
- Advising on internal governance and compliance processes
- Contributing to legal tooling, templates, and internal training efforts
- Facilitating internal discussions across departments to resolve legal challenges
- Working with external firms and internal leadership on specialised matters
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a legal professional who brings:
- England and Wales qualified lawyer with a minimum of 6-12 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Familiarity with a range of commercial, operational, and governance legal matters
- Experience working in a regulated industry, such as financial services and ESG
The Offer
- A competitive compensation package
- An opportunity to contribute to a global company’s internal legal function