Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate, M&A)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to enhance its legal team in Derby, UK. The successful candidate will oversee corporate transactions and provide strategic legal advice vital to the company's growth. This role requires solid post-qualification experience in corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal matters, ensuring compliance and effective governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years post-qualification experience in corporate/M&A law.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and progress corporate acquisition transactions.
• Manage smaller corporate matters, governance advice, and company secretarial tasks.
• Provide guidance on non-corporate queries and regulatory matters.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Post-qualification experience in UK law

Job description

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Client:

Solutions Driven

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our expanding legal team, supporting our strategic growth and business integration plans. Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in managing corporate transactions and advising on legal matters across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Management: Supervise and progress corporate acquisition transactions to completion, working with external counsel and managing legal due diligence.
• Collaboration and Support: Assist the Group General Counsel on larger transactions, support junior counsel, and liaise with M&A, tax, HR, finance, and other teams.
• Corporate Governance: Manage smaller corporate matters, including reorganizations, governance advice, and company secretarial tasks.
• Business Advice: Provide guidance on non-corporate queries, regulatory matters, and occasional commercial contracts.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4-5 years post-qualification experience in UK law with a corporate/M&A background.
• Commercial training or deal experience in private practice.
• Self-reliant with strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively.

Preferred:

• Experience in overseas jurisdictions or commercial life.
• Familiarity with the testing, inspection, certification, or compliance services sector.
• Knowledge of private equity-backed businesses or large business disposal processes.