Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to support legal matters related to commercial contracts, M&A, and governance across multiple regions including the UK and USA. The ideal candidate will possess extensive legal expertise in international business, particularly in the BPO, tech, and AI sectors. This role involves advising on compliance and collaborating with external counsel to manage complex legal issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer from a recognized 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.
• Provide legal advice on contract terms and risk management.
• Support M&A transactions including due diligence.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Protection Law

Education

Law Degree

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.