Interim Legal Counsel (6-month contract)

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    In-house Legal
  • Industry

    Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
  • Pay

    Up to £120,000/yr (prorated)

Interim In‑House Lawyer | Maritime Industry | 6‑month Contract | Up to £120k | Start ASAP

Your new company

A prominent international company operating within the superyacht industry is seeking an interim in-house lawyer for a 6‑month assignment. Working with UHNW clients and managing high‑value, globally mobile assets, the organisation requires additional legal expertise to support business continuity and uphold regulatory compliance during a pivotal phase.

Your new role

Your responsibilities would include:

  • Providing legal advice to senior leadership

  • Addressing marine, maritime, superyacht, and shipping law matters across the organisation

  • Overseeing compliance frameworks, including AML, KYC, sanctions, and data protection obligations

  • Supporting high‑value commercial negotiations, transactions, and drafting complex contractual documentation

  • Managing internal legal workflows and offering guidance to the existing legal team

  • Instructing, managing, and coordinating external counsel on specialist issues

What you'll need to succeed

  • Significant PQE as a solicitor or barrister (ideally 5+ years), with a current England & Wales practising certificate

  • Proven experience in marine, maritime, superyacht, or shipping law (essential)

  • Alternatively, experience advising UHNW clients or working within family office environments

  • Strong ability to align legal strategy with commercial objectives and to communicate complex legal concepts in clear, practical terms

    Additional beneficial experience:

  • Broad exposure to related practice areas, such as corporate, commercial, IP, insurance, employment, and other sector‑specific regulations

What you'll get in return

  • A salary of up to £120,000 (prorated for duration of the contract)

  • The chance to support the legal and business operation of a globally recognised organisation

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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