Senior Legal Counsel

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with M&A expertise to join their fast-growing team in London. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects and support the company's growth in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with strong interpersonal skills and a keen interest in transitioning to an in-house role.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A projects.
• Qualified lawyer with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead on M&A projects and provide legal support throughout the deal life cycle.
• Draft and review transaction documents and conduct due diligence.
• Work with key stakeholders and manage external counsel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an M&A lawyer keen to transition to an in-house role, where they can retain a healthy flow of M&A activity.

We're looking for a qualified lawyer to join this PE backed business on a permanent basis.

Your role as Senior Legal Counsel will be integral to the business to continuing to support the growth of the group by leading on M&A projects. You will be providing legal support throughout the deal life cycle including drafting and reviewing transaction documents, conducting due diligence, managing external counsel, etc.

This is a high profile role within the business and you will be working with key stakeholders; therefore interpersonal skills are extremely important.

Your remit will be international (supported by the wider legal team and local Counsel) and this is truly an exciting time to join this fast-growing and hugely successful business.

If you're an M&A lawyer, keen to work in-house then please get in touch for more information.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Corporate Law

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum + bonus and benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Corporate Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum + bonus and benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: OHDKG5-A1F1220D

Date posted: 19 May 2025

Consultant: Victoria Pomfret

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