Interim General Counsel - 3-6 month contract - London
We are advising a complex, international organisation on the appointment of an Interim General Counsel. This will be for a period of 3-6 months and the successful candidate will be supporting a period of strategic growth and organisational transformation.
Please note - this role is an ASAP start.
The role
- Interim legal leadership role with enterprise‑wide remit
- Strategic advisor to the business
- Lead counsel on complex, high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional M&A transactions
- Oversight of legal risk and regulatory matters
- Leadership of a global in‑house legal function
Candidate background (non‑negotiable requirements from the client)
- Qualified lawyer (UK or US), with strong grounding from a top‑tier law firm environment
- Significant senior in‑house leadership experience gained in financial services
- Strong M&A background, including leading complex international transactions
- Listed / public company experience is beneficial
- Highly commercial, confident operating at pace in change or transformation environments
If the above role is of interest and you meet all of the necessary requirements, please apply.