Legal Counsel – Corporate M&A

Your focus will be providing pragmatic legal advice and support across a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters.

Client Details

A UK‑headquartered global engineering and manufacturing business supplying advanced solutions to customers across a wide range of industries worldwide

Description

• Provide legal support across a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A and other strategic transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate high‑value, complex commercial contracts with customers, distributors, suppliers and other key business partners
• Support tender processes and respond to customer legal queries
• Assist with legal and governance change initiatives and process improvement projects aligned with key business objectives
• Advise on day‑to‑day legal issues across the business
• Maintain and develop legal templates, playbooks, procedures and know‑how materials
• Deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice as a trusted business partner
• Instruct and manage external legal advisers where required
• Support senior lawyers in the UK and internationally
• Contribute to the development of the Legal & Secretariat team through knowledge sharing, training, mentoring and onboarding
• Undertake legal research as required

Profile

• A commercially minded lawyer with strong negotiation skills and sound judgment
• An analytical thinker who brings a flexible, creative approach to solving complex legal issues
• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years post‑qualification experience, comfortable operating in demanding environments and delivering pragmatic advice
• Experienced in advising on corporate and strategic transactions
• Known for professionalism, integrity and a proactive, “can‑do” mindset
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong drafting capabilities
• Able to build effective relationships and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Driven by continuous learning, with a genuine willingness to share knowledge and experience

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £85,000-£95,000
• Bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Half day finish on a Friday
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance

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