Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to support commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international business legalities, particularly within BPO, tech, or AI sectors. This role involves collaboration with external counsel and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10 years’ experience in commercial law and M&A.
• Degree from a recognised institution required.
• Familiarity with BPO, AI, or tech industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Support M&A transactions including due diligence and integration.
• Advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Commercial law

M&A expertise

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Data protection laws

Education

Law 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.