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Vacancies
Interim Senior Governance Lawyer
Interim Senior Governance Lawyer
- Location
- London
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Deadline
- 04/08/25
- Reference number
- 26549
Vacancy details
Briefed have partnered with one of the Big4 on their search for an Interim Senior Governance Lawyer. This is a superb opportunity for a UK-qualified lawyer with substantial corporate governance experience to form part of a skilled team supporting across 30 jurisdictions.
You will play a crucial role supporting the General Counsel and Legal Director on a broad range of partnership and corporate governance matters. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, including Board and Committee Chairs, you will help deliver strategic, best-in-class governance solutions across multiple geographies.
The Role
- Provide high-quality legal and governance advice on partnerships and corporate matters.
- Advise on constitutional issues, role duties, and governance frameworks, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
- Support and develop a centre of excellence for Board and Company Secretarial services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the company and external advisors.
- Oversee and enhance the delivery of governance operations, modernising processes and utilising technology.
- Partner with General Counsels across the region to promote consistency and continuous improvement.
The Successful Candidate
- UK-qualified lawyer with substantial experience in corporate governance and company law.
- Deep understanding of UK LLP structures, regulatory frameworks, and professional services governance.
- Demonstrated success working across jurisdictions in a complex organisational setting.
- In-house legal experience, ideally within a professional services or large corporate environment.
- Skilled communicator and trusted advisor with excellent drafting and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
- High levels of discretion, integrity, and professional judgement.
This position is offered on a 12-month FTC with bonus potential and hybrid working arrangements (2 days in their London offices). If you are immediately available to start a new a role and interested to learn more, then please do get in touch.
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- Specialism: Governance
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