Senior Legal Counsel

Company: Barclay Simpson
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Location: London
Job Description:

Director – Head of Legal, Co‑Sec, Compliance, Financial Crime & Fraud Divisions

My client is a financial services firm that operates between a tech firm and an asset manager and they are looking to add to their legal team.

They are wanting to add a seasoned lawyer with around 8+ PQE who has exposure to the buy side ideally (they will consider wider FS) and has a broad corporate and commercial background.

The team is made up of another 5 people in the UK so the person will be expected to cover a number of areas as needed but they are keen that someone has a good corporate grounding.

This isn’t a job for an M&A deal junkie but more someone who wants a great team with a good breadth of work.

It’s such a lovely group to join and the company can offer a fantastic environment and a friendly team.

They are in 3 days a week.

This could suit someone coming out of private practice or in house depending on their motivations.

They can’t sponsor and will need you to be qualified in England & Wales to be considered.

This is an urgent hire so please message me for details or submit your CV for consideration ASAP.

Responsibilities

  • Cover a number of legal areas as needed across the team.
  • Provide corporate grounding and commercial expertise.
  • Support the team in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Seasoned lawyer with 8+ PQE.
  • Exposure to buy side; willingness to consider wider FS.
  • Broad corporate and commercial background.
  • Qualified in England & Wales.
  • Ability to work 3 days a week.

Employment Details

  • Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type: Full‑time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Investment Management

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Posted: June 6th, 2026