Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support a diverse portfolio of commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters globally. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in international business within sectors such as BPO, tech, or AI, and will be responsible for drafting contracts, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10 years experience in commercial law and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with BPO, tech, and AI industries preferred.
• Comfortable in fast-paced global environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with various stakeholders.
• Support M&A transactions including due diligence and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Risk management

Education

Degree from a recognised institution (UK, US, or equivalent)

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.