Senior Corporate Counsel — M&A, Strategy & Growth

Sky; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sky Q

Pension

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate to partner with Finance, Tax, Compliance and Company Secretariat, advising on a broad range of corporate and corporate finance matters. The role supports Sky’s M&A activity and collaborates with Comcast’s Corporate Legal team while guiding Sky’s business strategy with practical, commercial legal advice.

The position is based in the UK with a hybrid working pattern, including office and home days, and involves engagement across Sky’s international

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with English law training and 4+ years PQE.
• Experience in private practice or in-house corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal team on high-profile deals and projects.
• Coordinate large matters and manage smaller matters independently.
• Advise on corporate matters including directors’ duties, restructurings and corporate finance.
• Assist with JVs, mergers & acquisitions, and investor consents.
• Instruct and manage external corporate counsel.

Skills

English-qualified solicitor

4+ years PQE

Corporate law experience

Attention to detail

Negotiation and drafting

Strategic advisory

External counsel management

Education

English law qualification

Tools

None

Job description

Sky is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate to partner with Finance, Tax, Compliance and Company Secretariat, advising on a broad range of corporate and corporate finance matters. The role supports Sky’s M&A activity and collaborates with Comcast’s Corporate Legal team while guiding Sky’s business strategy with practical, commercial legal advice.

The position is based in the UK with a hybrid working pattern, including office and home days, and involves engagement across Sky’s international