Interim Legal Counsel (6-month contract)

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

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