Legal Counsel- Corporate & Commercial

LAW Absolute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Legal Counsel with over 3 years of PQE to support M&A activities, negotiate commercial contracts, and handle corporate governance matters in an international setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE, ideally in top-tier private practice or high-growth in-house.
• Demonstrable experience in M&A and corporate governance.
• Proactive and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A and investment activities including due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with various stakeholders.
• Provide corporate governance support across jurisdictions.
• Offer employment and HR advice and liaise with local counsel.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate and commercial law grounding

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

A global technology is seeking a Legal Counsel (3+ PQE) to play a key role in its growing legal team. This position offers a rare opportunity to combine high-calibre M&A and commercial work with exposure to a wide range of emerging legal issues in a fast-moving, international environment.

Responsibilities

• M&A and investment activity, including due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration
• Commercial contracts, drafting and negotiating agreements with suppliers, customers, and strategic partners
• Corporate governance, assisting with board and shareholder matters across a multi-jurisdictional group
• Employment and HR support, providing pragmatic advice and liaising with local counsel as required
• Opportunities to broaden your experience into areas such as intellectual property, data protection, and AI regulation

Ideal candidate

• Qualified solicitor 3+ years’ PQE, ideally gained in top-tier private practice or within a high-growth in-house environment
• Strong grounding in corporate and commercial law, with demonstrable M&A experience
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced setting

How to apply

To register an interest, please send through your CV to [e-mail]

Notes

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