At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-stakes corporate transactions and advise on complex legal matters.
- Company: Dynamic global tech and financial services firms seeking top legal talent.
- Benefits: Immediate start, autonomy, and exposure to high-calibre opportunities.
- Other info: Confidential roles with significant career growth and competitive compensation.
- Why this job: Join fast-paced environments and make impactful decisions from day one.
- Qualifications: Mid-senior PQE with strong corporate law experience and in-house exposure preferred.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
We are currently working on a number of confidential interim corporate counsel mandates across some of the most exciting, high-growth technology and financial services businesses operating globally right now. These are not typical interim roles. The businesses we're working with are internationally active, fast-moving and ambitious - and they need experienced, autonomous corporate lawyers who can lead from day one without hand-holding. If you're a senior corporate lawyer available now or in the near term, we want to hear from you.
The Work
- Lead on M&A transactions, equity and debt financings and strategic investments
- Advise on ESOP and incentive arrangements, intra-group treasury and reorganisations
- Oversee corporate secretarial and governance functions
- Support investor relations, financial audits and ESG matters
- Advise on real estate arrangements and IP matters
- Partner with commercial and regulatory legal teams on cross-border initiatives
- Manage and instruct external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
About You
- UK, US or common law qualified, mid - senior PQE
- Strong corporate pedigree - trained at a leading international law firm
- Significant experience advising on large, complex cross-border corporate transactions
- Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused
- Proven ability to operate autonomously and drive projects to completion independently
- Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity and pace
- Strong academic background
- In-house experience - permanent or on secondment - highly desirable
- Fintech, payments or broader financial services exposure a significant advantage
- Private fundraising, ESOP, real estate or IP exposure will make you stand out
Why Register With Us Now?
- Multiple live mandates - not one role, but several high-calibre opportunities
- Exclusive briefs with businesses that don't advertise publicly
- Immediate and near-term start dates available
- Genuine autonomy and senior visibility from day one
- Broad, intellectually stimulating workloads across corporate, transactional and advisory matters
- Represented by a Chambers & Partners ranked business in Flexible Legal Staffing 2026
These mandates are moving quickly and are being handled with complete discretion. If your profile fits - or you know someone it might - reach out now. luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk | mark.makram@thesjp.co.uk
Generous referral bonus for every successful introduction. All conversations handled in complete confidence.
Interim Senior Corporate Counsel in City of London employer: The Stephen James Partnership
As an employer, we pride ourselves on offering a dynamic and stimulating work environment that empowers our corporate lawyers to take the lead from day one. With access to multiple high-calibre mandates in the fast-paced technology and financial services sectors, our team enjoys genuine autonomy, diverse workloads, and significant opportunities for professional growth. Located at the heart of innovation, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, ensuring our employees are well-supported while navigating complex, cross-border transactions.
Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
