Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate, M&A)

Solutions Driven; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their expanding legal team. This role is pivotal in managing corporate transactions and advising on various legal matters. You will work closely with the Group General Counsel and collaborate with multiple teams, ensuring smooth transaction management and corporate governance. If you have a strong background in UK law, particularly in corporate and M&A, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years post-qualification experience in UK law with a corporate/M&A background.
• Self-reliant with strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise corporate acquisition transactions to completion.
• Provide guidance on non-corporate queries and regulatory matters.

Skills

UK Law

Corporate Law

M&A Transactions

Commercial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Law Degree

Post-qualification Experience

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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