Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters across the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in international business, particularly in BPO, tech, or AI sectors, and will handle complex legal issues, ensuring compliance and managing contracts effectively.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial law, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with BPO, AI, or tech industries.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on obligations and risk management.
• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and structuring.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data protection laws

Education

Law degree 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.