Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate B2B Telecoms

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their newly established Investments division in Slough. The successful candidate will support high-value corporate matters, influence strategic decisions, and lead legal initiatives across multiple geographies within the telecom, infrastructure, and innovation sectors. Applicants must possess significant PQE, sector expertise, and proven leadership in legal advisory roles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in corporate law required.
• Experience in telecoms or tech sectors is essential.
• Track record of leading legal teams and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior legal advisor on high-value corporate matters.
• Influence board-level decisions and lead legal strategy.
• Provide expert counsel on governance and risk.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Dispute resolution

Governance

Telecoms expertise

Stakeholder influence

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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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