Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the BPO and tech sectors is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to handle commercial and corporate legal matters across various regions. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing M&A transactions, and ensuring regulatory compliance, providing an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10 years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in BPO, AI, or tech industries is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance.
• Support M&A transactions and due diligence.

Skills

Commercial law

M&A

Corporate governance

Risk management

Data protection compliance

Education

Law degree from a recognised 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.