Interim Legal Counsel (6-month contract)
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
- 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
- Broad exposure to related practice areas, such as corporate, commercial, IP, insurance, employment, and other sector‑specific regulations
- 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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