Legal Counsel - UK Based (Hybrid / Remote) - up to £80,000

Bond Williams; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consulting firm is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team, focusing on commercial contracts, corporate law, and M&A activities. This role supports growing international operations and requires a law degree with 3-6 years of relevant experience, including international contracts and compliance. The position is remote or hybrid, with a competitive salary of up to £80,000. Strong negotiations skills and exposure to high-growth environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' experience in commercial, corporate, or M&A practice.
• Proven experience with international contracts and cross-border legal issues.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support M&A activity from due diligence to post-integration.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Corporate law

M&A activity

Negotiation

Compliance

Data protection

Education

Law degree

Job description

Legal Counsel - UK-Based (Remote / Hybrid) - up to £80,000

Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support their growing international operations across the UK, US, South Africa, and India. This role focuses on commercial contracts, corporate law, and M&A activity, partnering closely with senior leadership to support strategic transactions and ongoing legal matters across multiple global regions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with clients, partners, and vendors
• Support M&A activity including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and post-integration
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide legal guidance on risk, contract strategy, and business decision-making
• Support data protection and privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), including data processing agreements and cross-border data transfers

What we’re looking for

• Law degree and 3-6 years' experience in commercial, corporate, or M&A practice
• Proven experience working with international contracts and cross-border legal issues
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and commercial negotiations
• Background in tech-enabled or high-growth environments is highly beneficial
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus