Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to oversee commercial and corporate legal matters across various international jurisdictions. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice on compliance and governance, and supporting M&A transactions in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have substantial expertise in commercial law, especially within the BPO, tech, or AI sectors, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial law

M&A

Corporate governance

Risk management

Education

Qualified lawyer with degree from 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.