Commercial Legal Counsel (Financial Services)

Description
Perspective is a growing financial planning and wealth management group with an active acquisition strategy and a strong focus on delivering high-quality advice to clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to develop their in-house legal career within a supportive legal team, gaining exposure to a broad mix of commercial, property, regulatory and transactional work while contributing to the Group’s continued growth.
Perspective Financial Group is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its dynamic legal team and provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal support across the business. The role will focus on commercial contracts, property-related matters, day-to-day legal advice and support for the Group’s M&A activity.
The role will report to the Group’s General Counsel and work closely with colleagues across operations, finance, compliance, property and M&A. The successful candidate will build strong internal relationships and provide practical, risk-based legal advice that supports commercial decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE and strong commercial experience, ideally gained in a private practice setting or with another in-house legal team;
• Self-motivated, ambitious team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth business;
• Commercial and solution-focused mindset with an ability to explain matters clearly and simply to non-legal stakeholders;
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills;
• Able to work confidently and effectively both internally and externally with good project management skills;
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage own workload and multiple priorities;
• Experience in financial services, wealth management or another regulated environment would be advantageous; however, a proactive approach, strong commercial judgement and willingness to learn are more important than direct sector experience; and
• Ability to respond positively to new challenges and quickly absorb new skills.