At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on corporate, finance, and regulatory matters while supporting strategic projects.
- Company: Join a leading global financial services organisation with a respected legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Great mentoring opportunities and a chance to build a long-term career.
- Why this job: Gain broad exposure and develop your in-house legal skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: UK qualified solicitor with 0-3 years' PQE and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join its established in-house legal team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to make their first move in-house and gain exposure to a broad range of corporate, finance and regulatory matters within a highly respected organisation.
Working as part of a collaborative legal team, you will advise on business-critical projects and strategic initiatives, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation while developing a well-rounded in-house skillset.
The RoleJoining a growing corporate legal team, you will work closely with senior lawyers and business stakeholders, providing commercially focused legal advice across a wide variety of matters. The role offers significantly broader exposure than a traditional law firm position, making it an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to build a long-term in-house career within a complex and highly regulated environment.
What Will It Involve?- Advising on a range of corporate, finance and regulatory matters
- Supporting strategic projects and business initiatives across the organisation
- Working closely with stakeholders to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice
- Assisting with corporate transactions, governance matters and wider legal projects
- Identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation
- Supporting the instruction and management of external counsel where required
- Contributing to the development of legal processes, templates and guidance
- UK qualified solicitor
- Likely to have between 0–3 years' PQE, although candidates outside of this range will be considered
- Experience gained within a recognised corporate, banking, finance or transactional practice
- Strong technical foundations combined with a commercial and pragmatic approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- An interest in developing a long-term in-house career
- Experience within financial services is beneficial but not essential
- Opportunity to join one of the most recognised and respected organisations within financial services
- Excellent first in-house move for a corporate or finance lawyer
- Broad exposure across corporate, finance, regulatory and strategic matters
- Strong mentoring and development from an experienced legal team
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
Interested? For an informal call, click ‘Quick Apply’ or reach out directly to Stephanie Jones — stephanie@heriotbrown.com.
1-3PQE Corporate counsel @ financial service company in London employer: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
Join a leading global financial services organisation that values collaboration and professional growth. As part of a dynamic in-house legal team in London, you will receive strong mentoring while working on diverse corporate and regulatory matters, ensuring a rewarding career path in a highly respected environment. With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for junior lawyers to thrive and develop their skills.
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Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
