Senior Legal Counsel – Treasury

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join a leading international financial services organisation on a 9-month contract starting January 2026. The successful candidate will provide legal support on a range of banking and finance matters, working closely with global stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

• Develop and maintain effective frameworks to identify, assess, manage, and report on legal risks and matters relating to Treasury.
• Lead the legal process for establishing the Treasury Intra-Group Agreement (IGA) framework governing Treasury-related transactions and arrangements.
• Review and advise on drafts of master service and charging agreements under the Treasury IGA.
• Collaborate with Treasury teams and external counsel to map and summarise existing Treasury intra-group activities and the associated legal agreements.
• Support strategic projects and cross-border initiatives within a complex, fast-moving environment.
• Contribute to policy and governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively across teams and regions, supporting the development of best practices and consistent legal standards.

• Qualified lawyer (solicitor or attorney) with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in Banking & Finance; experience in Corporate or M&A work will also be considered.
• Prior experience within a major financial institution or large corporate environment is highly beneficial.
• Skilled at managing matters independently, demonstrating sound judgment, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse and fast-paced global environment.
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and a collaborative mindset.

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

Elevate Flex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to Elevate Flex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Flex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Flex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Legal

Legal Services, Banking, and Financial Services

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Location:

London, England, United Kingdom