Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters across multiple regions, including the UK and USA. The ideal candidate must possess strong expertise in international business law, particularly within the BPO, tech, or AI sectors, and will handle complex legal issues while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a degree from a recognised institution (UK, US, or equivalent).
• 10 years’ experience in commercial law, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with legal issues in BPO, AI, or tech industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Provide legal advice on contract terms, obligations, and risk management.
• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and deal structuring.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advice

Risk management

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Law from a recognized institution

Job description

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Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters across the UK, USA, Europe and South Africa. This role is ideal for someone with legal expertise in international business environments, particularly within the BPO, tech, or AI sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Provide legal advice on contract terms, obligations, and risk management.
• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and integration.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g. GDPR, CCPA), including data processing and transfer agreements.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel on complex legal matters.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with a degree from a recognised institution (UK, US, or equivalent).
• 10 years’ experience in commercial law, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with legal issues in BPO, AI, or tech industries.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.