Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate B2B Telecoms

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering telecom company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support a new Investments division. This role involves advising on high-value corporate transactions and collaborations, requiring at least 6 years PQE and expertise in telecom or tech sectors. You will influence key decisions and lead legal strategies across various regions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Proven track record in M&A and legal strategy.
• Significant in-house or top-tier firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior legal advisor on corporate and joint venture matters.
• Influence board-level decisions and lead legal strategy.

Skills

M&A

Corporate Law

Dispute Resolution

Governance

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate B2B Telecoms, London (City of London)

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

6+ Years PQE

2-3 Days a week in London office

Join a pioneering company that made the UK’s first mobile call, sent the first text, and has led the way in 3G, 5G, and beyond. With over 12,000 employees and 18 million customers, we're building a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable future.

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel (Investments) to support a newly established Investments division, created to drive value across a portfolio of strategic assets and joint ventures across telco, infrastructure, and innovation.

About the Role:

• Act as Senior legal advisor on high-value corporate and joint venture matters.
• Work closely with the Investments Director, Group GC, and external partners.
• Provide expert counsel on governance, risk, and dispute resolution.
• Influence board-level decisions and lead legal strategy across multiple geographies.

You’ll Support Investments In:

• Telco (e.g., JVs in Europe, Australia, and India)
• Infrastructure (e.g., fibre and towers across Europe and Asia)
• Innovation (e.g., space tech, digital platforms)
• A strategic legal thinker with proven M&A and post-deal experience.
• Expertise in telecoms or tech sectors.
• A strong track record leading legal teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Significant in-house or top-tier firm experience.