Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to handle international commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters. This role requires a qualified lawyer with a solid background in contract negotiation and corporate governance, particularly in the BPO and tech sectors. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced global environment and be comfortable advising on compliance and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10 years' experience in commercial law.
• Expertise in data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA.
• Familiarity with BPO, tech, and AI sectors is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with stakeholders.
• Support M&A transactions and ensure compliance with laws.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advice

Risk management

M&A support

Data protection compliance

Education

Law degree from a 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.