Corporate Counsel
Substantive Legal Experience
Substantive Legal Experience
Legal Staffing
Nov 3, 2026
Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer | Financial Services | 7-Month Contract
We're supporting a high-growth financial services business seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer with a strong M&A and banking/financial services background to join its legal team on an interim basis.
This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in a significant acquisition programme, including support on a major US bank acquisition, while working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and ambitious organisation.
What will the role involve?
This is a predominantly corporate-focused role, with approximately 50% of the workload dedicated to M&A activity.
Key responsibilities will include:
What skills do they need?
We're looking for a senior lawyer with a strong corporate pedigree and demonstrable experience supporting complex transactions within financial services.
Success profile:
Working pattern: Full-time preferred, with 4 days per week considered
Location: London (full office attendance required)
Start Date: November
Duration: 7 months
IR35 status: Employed models only
If you're a senior corporate lawyer looking for a hands-on M&A-focused assignment within a growing financial services business, we'd love to hear from you.
We're supporting a high-growth financial services business seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer with a strong M&A and banking/financial services background to join its legal team on an interim basis.
This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in a significant acquisition programme, including support on a major US bank acquisition, while working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and ambitious organisation.
What will the role involve?
This is a predominantly corporate-focused role, with approximately 50% of the workload dedicated to M&A activity.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading legal support on a significant volume of M&A transactions
- Supporting a major US bank acquisition and other strategic growth initiatives
- Advising on regulatory matters affecting UK and US operations
- Providing broader corporate and commercial legal support to the business
What skills do they need?
We're looking for a senior lawyer with a strong corporate pedigree and demonstrable experience supporting complex transactions within financial services.
Success profile:
- Strong corporate and M&A experience gained in-house and/or private practice
- Banking, financial services, fintech or wider regulated-sector experience
- Experience advising on cross-border transactions, ideally including US matters
- Commercially minded and comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Working pattern: Full-time preferred, with 4 days per week considered
Location: London (full office attendance required)
Start Date: November
Duration: 7 months
IR35 status: Employed models only
If you're a senior corporate lawyer looking for a hands-on M&A-focused assignment within a growing financial services business, we'd love to hear from you.