Legal Counsel

Robert Walters UK; Leeds; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with senior stakeholders and contributing to risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in corporate law, adept at managing key stakeholders and delivering pragmatic legal solutions. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of digital innovation, where you will engage with high-quality work and enjoy a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Accelerated career progression

Expert training

Dynamic culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years of experience in corporate law.
• Strong background in corporate transactions and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal support on corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements and contracts.

Skills

Corporate Law

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Contracts

Regulatory Compliance

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute Corporate Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded organisation operating at the forefront of digital innovation and technology-driven education. This role offers the chance to provide strategic legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters within a fast-paced and growing business.

What you'll do:

As Corporate Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing expert legal support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key agreements while advising the business on governance, regulatory, and compliance issues. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring legal strategies align with broader business objectives. You will also contribute to risk management initiatives and provide company secretarial support as required.

• Advise on corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including supplier, customer, and partnership agreements.
• Support company secretarial functions, including board matters and corporate filings.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially focused legal solutions.

What you'll bring:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least three years of post-qualification experience in corporate law. You will have a strong background in corporate transactions and commercial contracts, gained either in private practice or within an in-house legal team. The ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment, manage key stakeholders effectively, and deliver pragmatic legal advice is essential.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE in corporate.
• Experience from a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong expertise in corporate transactions, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic business setting.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• A commercial mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

About the company:

This organisation operates at the forefront of digital innovation, delivering cutting-edge education and technology training solutions. With a strong UK presence, it partners with businesses across various sectors to support digital transformation through industry-leading courses, apprenticeships, and talent development programs. Offering a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, the company provides exposure to high-quality work, direct engagement with senior stakeholders, and a flexible hybrid working model.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house & Generalist

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Leeds

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Job Reference: 9MDNQG-720E5AD2

Date posted: 18 February 2025

Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.