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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

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