Commercial Counsel - Global Infrastructure Business

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed global infrastructure business seeks a corporate/commercial lawyer to join their fast-paced team in London. The role requires a UK-qualified lawyer with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience from a mid to top-tier law firm. Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and be ready to engage in various commercial agreements and compliance matters. This is an exciting opportunity to develop into a key business partner within the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in the UK with 2+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Pragmatic, timely, commercially focused advice provider.
• Team player with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Supporting on group level projects.
• Overseeing litigation and compliance reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Document and matter management

Team player

Education

UK qualified lawyer

2+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

I am partnering with a leading, private equity-backed global infrastructure business, seeking a broad corporate/commercial lawyer, with city private practice training, looking to make their first move in-house and have the chance to expand their skill set and take on a wide-ranging role. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer (1.5-4PQE) looking to make a significant impact in a fast-moving and collaborative corporate environment.

The role is key to the growth of the business and will allow you to develop your skills as a key business partner, working closely with the European General Counsel and rest of the legal team and business. This is a role for a lawyer looking for a challenge in a small, fast paced, commercially focussed legal team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Senior Legal Counsel and European General Counsel on drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, including customer and supplier contracts, framework agreements, consultancy services agreements etc.
• Working with the legal team on group level projects such as reorganisations, restructurings and financings
• Working with the legal team on ethics and compliance matters globally and overseeing the quarterly litigation and compliance reporting processes and compliance training programme
• Supporting the group’s data privacy programme
• Supervising and managing company secretarial activities

Required Experience

• Lawyer qualified in the UK with 2+ years of post-qualification experience at a mid to top tier private practice law firm
• A lawyer who understands business needs and who always considers these as a main factor in delivering pragmatic, timely, commercially focused advice.
• A true business partner able to add value with excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and organize time effectively; exceptional document and matter management skills.
• A team player who enjoys rolling their sleeves up and working towards common goals.

Please reach out at [e-mail] for more information.