Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage commercial, M&A, and corporate legal matters globally. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal expertise, particularly in the BPO, tech, or AI sectors, and possess a strong background in contract negotiation and corporate compliance. This role requires a qualified lawyer comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10 years’ experience in commercial law and M&A.
• Familiar with legal issues in BPO, AI, and tech industries.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, global environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on contract terms and risk management.
• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

M&A

Corporate governance

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.