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Commercial Legal Counsel

London Permanent £90,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
Well-known multi-national Corporate & Investment Bank in their search for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their team. Operating out of the London office on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in office), you will support on a wide variety of infrastructure and operational projects within a collaborative team.
  • Permanent commercial role across corporate, digital, and strategic projects
  • High-impact role within a global investment banking group

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established global corporate and investment banking group with a long‑standing presence in London. The organisation supports a diverse international client base across capital markets, investment banking, financing, and advisory services. It is known for combining the scale and stability of a global institution with a collaborative, pragmatic culture that values technical excellence, innovation and thoughtful risk management.

Job Description

  • Advising on a variety of English law matters including commercial contracts, outsourcing, procurement, professional services, and intra-group arrangements
  • Supporting digital and technology initiatives, including cloud services, AI-enabled solutions, data and information platforms, and internal governance processes
  • Supporting M&A advisory mandates and corporate transactions
  • Handling company secretarial matters for UK entities
  • Managing regulatory advisory, frameworks, and new developments

The Successful Applicant



Essential requirements:

  • UK‑qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a current practising certificate
  • 4 - 10 years' post‑qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in‑house within financial services or banking
  • Strong grounding in commercial and corporate legal matters, including advisory
  • Excellent legal analysis, drafting and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously while collaborating effectively with wider teams



Desirable:

  • Prior in‑house banking experience
  • Exposure to digital, technology or outsourcing projects

What's on Offer

  • Base salary up to £110,000 depending on candidate experience
  • Hybrid working, 3 days per week in office
  • Exposure to complex, cross‑border and strategic work
  • Opportunity to be involved in innovative digital and transformation projects
Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7015267
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-052026-7015267