Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; 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. The ideal candidate will have expertise in international business environments, particularly within the BPO, tech, or AI sectors, and is expected to manage complex legal responsibilities in a fast-paced global context.

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.
• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence.
• Advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Corporate Governance

Data Protection Compliance

Education

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.