Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Breedon Group; Greater London, Breedon on the Hill, East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the UK seeks a Legal Counsel with expertise in corporate and commercial law. This role involves significant exposure to M&A and commercial contracts, offering a chance to contribute to impactful projects. Join a dynamic legal team and enjoy flexible working, professional development, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Pension Scheme

25 Days Leave

Flexible Working

Professional Development

Wellbeing Support

Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-7 years post qualification experience in an in-house legal department.
• Proven experience in handling corporate transactions, including M&A.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support legal aspects of M&A transactions, ensuring seamless execution.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, procurement, and HR.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Application Deadline: 9 June 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

Description

Are you a driven legal professional who loves corporate and commercial law? Are you ready to take on a challenging role that offers significant exposure to M&A, complex commercial contracts, and a desire to make a material difference? If so, this role could be just for you!

About Us:

Breedon is a leading vertically integrated construction materials business in the UK and Ireland. Having commenced its expansion into the USA in March 2024, Breedon continues to grow and sees considerable opportunities ahead, both organic and through acquisition. We are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Head of Legal on corporate and commercial projects that will shape the future of our business.

Role Overview

The Legal Counsel will provide expert legal support across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. You will be heavily involved in the company’s M&A activities (both domestic and international) and other value-added projects. This is an exciting time to join the legal team on its onward journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring they align with the company’s values and risk appetite.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Support the legal aspects of M&A transactions, from due diligence to contract negotiation and post-merger integration, ensuring seamless execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance, operations, procurement, sustainability, and HR, to provide legal support aligned with overall business objectives.

Qualifications & Expertise

• Qualified lawyer with expertise in corporate and commercial law.
• Proven experience in handling corporate transactions, including M&A.
• Minimum of 3-7 years post-qualification experience in an in-house legal department or relevant practice group (corporate or commercial).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive mindset.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary and excellent pension scheme.
• 25 days leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more.
• Flexible Working: Based in Breedon with travel as required, with a hybrid approach to home-working. We support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance.
• Professional development – comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Wellbeing support – services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Volunteering – 1 paid day’s leave annually for volunteering activities.