Corporate Counsel

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international media company seeks a junior corporate lawyer (2–4 PQE) for in-house opportunities in their City of London office. The role involves private M&A, corporate governance, and compliance, requiring strong academics and experience within a fast-paced environment. Join a commercially focused legal team contributing to diverse, high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Strong academics and training from a leading law firm.
• Experience in private M&A and general corporate matters.
• Ideally some in-house or secondment exposure.

Responsibilities

• Focus on private M&A, corporate governance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior legal and finance stakeholders.
• Contribute to high-impact projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Commercially minded

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the Company:

We’re working with a high-growth, international media business that produces globally recognised digital-first content. With offices in both the UK and US, and backed by a major investment group, the company is a leader in its space and continues to expand rapidly. The legal team is collaborative, commercially focused, and plays a key role in supporting the company’s strategic direction.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a junior corporate lawyer (ideally 2–4 PQE) to move in-house and gain broad exposure in a fast-paced, creative environment. The role focuses on private M&A, while also covering corporate governance, compliance, and group structuring. You’ll work closely with senior legal and finance stakeholders and contribute to a wide range of high-impact projects.

About You:

You’ll be a UK-qualified lawyer with strong academics and training from a leading law firm. You’ll bring solid experience in private M&A and general corporate matters, ideally with some in-house or secondment exposure. You’ll be commercially minded, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple projects.