Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment company is seeking an In-house Corporate Commercial Solicitor/Legal Counsel in London. The role involves providing legal support on commercial, corporate, and strategic issues within a high-growth environment. Ideal applicants are UK qualified solicitors with 3+ years of experience in corporate law, especially in M&A and integration. The position offers a salary range of £90-120k and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate/commercial law, particularly in M&A and integration.
• Interest in corporate transactional matters.
• Suggested PQE of circa 3+ years, but flexibility for different experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-focused legal support on a variety of matters.
• Support strategic commercial contracts and compliance.
• Assist in M&A activities and integration processes.

Skills

Corporate Commercial Experience

M&A Experience

Negotiation Skills

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Company

Our client is an investment company that specialises in the acquisition of successful software / technology companies, with a view to retaining, building and supporting their acquisitions for the long-term.

The company has experienced rapid growth in recent years, and with operations across Europe, North America and elsewhere, the leadership team has ambitious plans for further investment and expansion.

Role - Legal Counsel - UK & Europe

To support the group company and its acquired subsidiaries / investments, the General Counsel seeks to recruit an In-house Corporate Commercial Solicitor / Legal Counsel to be based at the companies offices in central London.

The role will report into the Lead Counsel for Europe and the UK, and as Legal Counsel you will help provide business-focused legal support on a wide variety of commercial, corporate, operational and strategic (legal) matters. This will include portfolio legal support and integration, strategic commercial contract support, M&A support and associated compliance.

This role would be ideal for anyone seeking to work in a professional, high-growth and ambitious company that has the feel of a start-up but is well-established, with a clear strategy, and plenty of money to invest.

About you

Applications are encouraged from UK qualified solicitors with corporate / M&A, company commercial or general commercial experience, and ideally you will have an interest in corporate transactional matters, particularly as it relates to acquisitions, corporate integration and policy implementation.

A notional PQE of circa 3+ years' is suggested however applications from individuals with more/less experience will be considered, particularly if you have experience working with/for companies in the software sector.

What's on offer

Our client has a working budget of £90-120k. Hybrid working is available, with three days in the office and two from home.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.