Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters in a fast-paced international environment. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree, a minimum of 10 years’ experience, and expertise in the BPO, tech, or AI sectors. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, M&A support, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Familiarity with BPO, AI, or tech industries preferred.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial law

M&A

Corporate governance

Data protection laws

Risk management

Education

Degree from a recognised institution (UK, US, or equivalent)

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.