Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified legal advisor with a strong background in M&A and commercial law. The successful candidate will provide key legal guidance on business transactions, undertake contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. With a minimum of 4 years PQE and excellent drafting skills, the position offers an attractive compensation package and the chance to be part of a high-performing team in a well-established organization in the Middle East.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

High performing team environment

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution.
• US/UK qualifications are essential.
• Minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Strong foundation from a top-tier law firm or a large, complex corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide legal guidance.
• Support the development of new ventures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

M&A and commercial law

English drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

• Work across multiple sectors in the group portfolio.
• Must be US/UK qualified, with 4+ years PQE.

About Our Client

This is an established and successful conglomerate in the Middle East, with broad range of consumer-focused businesses in their portfolio and exciting future plans.

Job Description

• Act as a key legal advisor on business transactions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and risk management.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide clear, actionable legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of new ventures and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Review and refine legal documentation to uphold governance standards and mitigate exposure.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver practical legal solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Interpret financial and operational data to inform legal decision‑making.
• Maintain strong relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of legal developments.

The Successful Applicant

• Must have a bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution; international qualifications (UK/US) are essential.
• Minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Strong foundation from a top‑tier law firm or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Solid experience in M&A and/or commercial law, with the versatility to handle a broad range of legal matters.
• Robust English drafting skills, with a sharp eye for detail and clarity.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented culture.
• Comfortable working across sectors, with a flexible mindset and a proactive approach to learning.

What's on Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work within a high performing team in a well-established and successful organisation in the Middle East.