Job description
LexNova Advisory, a premier London-based legal consulting practice, is seeking a Senior Legal Consultant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will advise multinational clients on regulatory, compliance, and complex commercial matters with a pragmatic, solutions oriented approach.
You will lead high-stakes engagements, contribute to business development, and help clients navigate the evolving landscape of UK and EU regulation. This is a client facing role with opportunities for mentorship, flexible work arrangements, and a clear path to leadership.
Responsibility
- Lead complex regulatory and compliance advisory engagements for multinational clients across financial services, technology, and life sciences.
- Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and design robust controls aligned with UK GDPR, FCA rules, AML/CFT requirements, and related regimes.
- Draft, negotiate, and review high-stakes contracts, data processing agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
- Provide strategic counsel on data privacy, information governance, and data protection impact assessments.
- Represent clients in regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement proceedings, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
- Develop and deliver training, awareness programs, and ongoing compliance monitoring plans.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement remediation plans and track effectiveness with measurable outcomes.
Qualification
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister with at least 5 years PQE in regulatory, compliance, or commercial law.
- Proven track record advising in financial services, technology, or life sciences sectors.
- Deep knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FCA rules, AML/CFT, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, legal writing, and client-facing communication skills; ability to distill complex issues into actionable recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently and collaborate with cross-border teams.
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and data protection addenda; strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office, legal research tools, and case management software; fluency in English.