Corporate Legal Counsel
Role: Corporate Legal Counsel
Industry: Financial Services
Specialism(s): Commercial contracts, Contract drafting and negotiation, In-house legal experience, Commercial acumen, Stakeholder management, Legal research and analysis, Risk assessment, Litigation and dispute resolution, Corporate governance, Regulatory awareness, Cross-functional collaboration, Problem-solving
Location: London (2 days per week on-site)
Pay Rate: £250 - £325 per day
Start: ASAP/Urgent
Corporate Legal Counsel
Looking to take your legal career in-house and gain exposure to the commercial decisions shaping a fast-moving, international business?
CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a global FinTech organisation to hire a commercially minded Corporate Counsel to join its legal team on an initial six-month contract, based in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer or senior paralegal to broaden their experience, work closely with senior legal colleagues and partner with stakeholders across the business on a diverse range of legal and commercial matters.
Supporting the UK and Ireland markets, you'll gain exposure to everything from complaints, drafting, commercial negotiations and strategic projects to disputes, corporate governance and regulatory matters. You'll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment where practical advice, commercial judgement and a proactive approach are valued.
The role
This is a genuinely broad in-house opportunity, ideal for a lawyer who enjoys variety, wants to understand how a business operates and is keen to develop their ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Commercial contracts: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of customer, supplier, technology, partner and intra-group agreements.
* Business partnering: Providing practical, day-to-day legal advice to internal stakeholders, helping the business navigate legal issues while balancing commercial objectives and risk.
* Disputes and contentious matters: Supporting claims, litigation, debt recovery, insolvency and enforcement-related matters as required.
* Projects and product support: Working alongside commercial, product, risk, compliance, tax, finance and operations teams on business initiatives and strategic projects.
* Regulatory and risk matte...
Corporate Legal Counsel in London employer: CPS Group (UK) Ltd
CPS Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With the flexibility of primarily remote work and regular fully expensed visits to London, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that contribute to the public sector. The company fosters professional growth through mentorship opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, making it an ideal place for Senior Software Engineers looking to advance their careers.
