Functions:

Legal

WE PROVIDE LEGAL TALENT THAT UNDERSTANDS FINANCIAL MARKETS.

Legal teams play a critical role in navigating the transactional, regulatory and commercial complexity of capital markets. The strongest legal professionals combine technical expertise with an understanding of the products, markets and organisations they advise. We connect financial institutions and investment firms with legal professionals across transactions, funds, markets, regulation and corporate matters. From General Counsel appointments to specialist legal expertise, our searches are aligned to both the technical and commercial demands of the role.
Specialised Areas We Support
General Counsel
Deputy General Counsel
Head of Legal
Corporate / M&A Counsel
Funds Counsel
Capital Markets Counsel
Regulatory Counsel
Trading & Markets Counsel
Derivatives Counsel
Investment Management Counsel
Employment Counsel
Digital Assets Counsel
Legal Director
Senior Legal Counsel
Areas of Expertise
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GENERAL COUNSEL & LEGAL LEADERSHIP
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CORPORATE & M&A
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FUNDS & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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CAPITAL MARKETS
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TRADING & DERIVATIVES
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REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE
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DIGITAL ASSETS & EMERGING MARKETS
Specialist practices

We find the people behind performance in capital markets.

Our Expert-Led Approach

From the first conversation to placement

Built to support portfolio companies across the entire investment lifecycle, our approach ensures every candidate is assessed for technical expertise, cultural fit, and leadership potential.

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Stage - 01
Strategic Discovery and Talent Planning.
Stage - 02
Role Definition and Candidate Persona.
Stage - 03
Market Mapping and Talent Sourcing.
Stage - 04
Industry Expert-Led Evaluation and Reference Check.
Stage - 05
OFFER MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING.

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Our approach
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Pre-deal
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Post-deal
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Buy & Build
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Turnaround
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Exit
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PMI
Our Solutions

Tailored talent solutions that drive growth in your organisation

Private equity firms also rely on interim expertise to strengthen fund-level operations. Our professionals bring rigour and insight across finance, compliance, and governance to enhance internal performance.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common queries about our Specialist Funtions

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What specialist functions does Orbit support?

We specialise in placing talent across five key functions Front Office, Senior Finance, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Digital Assets, and Legal. Our expertise spans areas including investment banking, advisory, trading, investing and portfolio management, financial leadership and control, risk and compliance, digital assets and blockchain, as well as transactional, regulatory and corporate legal matters.

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What types of Front Office and Senior Finance roles does Orbit cover?

We support Front Office appointments across investment banking, advisory, trading, investing and portfolio management, connecting clients with talent aligned to their commercial and performance objectives. Within Senior Finance, we place professionals across CFO leadership, financial control and reporting, with a focus on candidates who combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight.

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How does Orbit support Governance, Risk & Compliance and Legal functions?

We identify specialist talent across governance, enterprise risk, regulatory compliance and financial crime, helping organisations strengthen controls and navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments. Our Legal practice covers transactional and regulatory matters, funds, markets and corporate legal, with searches tailored to each client’s commercial priorities and regulatory requirements.

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Does Orbit specialise in emerging areas such as Digital Assets?

Yes. Our Digital Assets practice covers talent across digital asset investing, blockchain and tokenisation, supporting organisations as traditional and digital financial markets increasingly converge. We combine an understanding of evolving market structures with specialist talent identification to support both established financial institutions and businesses operating within the digital asset ecosystem.

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