Legal Counsel

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care group based in Slough is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage complex M&A transactions and provide strategic legal advice. The role includes drafting and negotiating agreements, coordinating with advisors, and overseeing integration of acquired businesses. Candidates should have at least 4 years of post-qualified experience and strong corporate M&A expertise. This role offers a competitive salary up to £110,000, a 10% bonus, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension (Statutory)

5.6 weeks annual leave

10% bonus based on KPI achievement

Qualifications

• Must have strong corporate M&A experience and a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in property, real estate, or construction law is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic advice on transaction structure.
• Coordinate with external advisers to complete transactions.
• Support company secretarial matters and oversee post-completion integration.

Skills

Corporate M&A experience

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive and independent

Education

Solicitor or Legal Counsel with 4+ years PQE

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Legal Counsel to join a growing national care group during an exciting stage of expansion. This is a rare chance to work on high-value corporate transactions, M&A activity, and strategic business growth, supporting one of the UK’s leading care providers with a diverse portfolio of residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care services.

You will be a pivotal member of the legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel, and working closely with Commercial Directors. You will have the opportunity to shape and drive corporate deals, providing proactive legal advice across a range of commercial, corporate, and property matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex M&A transactions, including share acquisitions, business and asset acquisitions, property acquisitions, and related finance arrangements
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with clarity and commercial insight
• Provide strategic advice on transaction structure, managing due diligence and disclosure processes, and presenting key legal findings to the board and senior stakeholders
• Coordinate with external advisers, funding partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient completion of transactions
• Support company secretarial matters and oversee post‑completion integration of newly acquired businesses
• Contribute to shaping the legal strategy of the group and provide guidance across corporate and commercial matters

Skills and Experience

• Strong corporate M&A experience, comfortable running live transactions from start to finish
• Experience in property, real estate, or construction law is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships internally and externally
• High level of commercial awareness, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Hands‑on, proactive, and able to operate independently while collaborating with wider teams

Eligibility

We would consider a Solicitor or Legal Counsel (Circa 4 or more years post‑qualified experience) with a current practising certificate (or equivalent).

Why This Role is Exciting

• Work on complex, high‑value transactions with national impact
• Have exposure to a broad range of corporate, commercial, property, and funding matters
• Play a key role in shaping the future of a fast‑growing care group
• Be supported by a collaborative, inclusive, and forward‑thinking legal and commercial team

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £110,000 per annum plus 10% bonus*
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension (Statutory)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave

*Bonus depends upon attaining KPI’s

Working Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Location – East Slough – Hybrid/Location based.

Reference ID: 7196

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