Strategic Corporate Counsel: M&A & Finance

Checkout Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkout.com is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join the Corporate Legal team at our London head office. You will partner with stakeholders across business verticals, advise on major corporate transactions, and support treasury, tax, real estate, IP, ESOPs and ESG initiatives.

You will report to the Vice President, Legal in London and contribute to a high‑performing, pragmatic legal function that balances risk with business impact.

Qualifications

• UK or US qualified corporate lawyer with at least 3 years PQE.
• Experience as an associate at a leading law firm, ideally with international focus.
• Strong academic credentials showing solid legal foundation.
• Proven ability to handle large international corporate transactions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategically important transactional projects including M&A and financing.
• Advise on investor relations, ESOPs, treasury actions, audits, reorganisations and ESG.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Regulatory teams on major agreements and licences.
• Coordinate with external counsel and manage complex governance matters.
• Design and implement policies and processes to improve efficiency and risk management.
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to stakeholders across the company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Growth mindset

Business acumen

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

UK or US qualified corporate lawyer

Strong academic qualifications

Job description

Checkout.com is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join the Corporate Legal team at our London head office. You will partner with stakeholders across business verticals, advise on major corporate transactions, and support treasury, tax, real estate, IP, ESOPs and ESG initiatives.

You will report to the Vice President, Legal in London and contribute to a high‑performing, pragmatic legal function that balances risk with business impact.