Scaling Legal Team with Specialized Tech and Financial Contracts Counsel

Scaling Legal Team with Specialized Tech and Financial Contracts Counsel

PROBLEM

A fast-growing financial technology and services company was seeking a seasoned in-house contract attorney to join its team on a full-time contract basis. The general counsel (GC) was looking for an attorney with substantial experience handling a wide variety of technology and financial services-related contracts, including those involving institutional trading, payments, and custodianship. The ideal candidate would be able to step in immediately, manage a range of contracts starting on day one, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

SOLUTION

Latitude presented several experienced attorneys for consideration. The GC selected a candidate with more than 15 years of experience handling complex financing transactions, including practice at an Am Law 15 firm and roles at multiple in-house legal departments. The attorney joined the team on a full-time contract basis and made an immediate impact—delivering high-quality work across a wide range of agreements and demonstrating excellent collaboration with business and legal stakeholders.

Recognizing the attorney’s expertise and strong cultural alignment, the company extended a permanent employment offer just two months into the engagement. The role transitioned seamlessly from contract to hire, providing long-term legal support and strategic value to the growing organization.