Corporate Lawyer

Job Description

Your new company n We are currently working with a PLC organisation who are seeking a Corporate Lawyer to support a programme of subsidiary restructuring. This role will report to the Group Legal Director. It will be a global role and will be on a Fixed-term contract basis of 6-12 months. You will also work closely with the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary and be a part of a fantastic and collaborative team. Please see some key responsibilities below.

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• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, divestments and disposals.

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• Support subsidiary restructuring, entity rationalisation and simplification projects.

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• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including SPAs, TSAs, NDAs and intra-group agreements.

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• Manage legal due diligence and support transaction execution.

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• Work closely with Company Secretariat, Finance and Tax, as well as external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

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• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with restructurings and disposals.

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• Support governance, board approvals and regulatory compliance requirements.

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What you'll need to succeedn You will need to have a can-do and innovative attitude, as well as being a collaborative individual who is inquisitive to work within a fast-paced and changing environment. As well as the below.

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• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or Commonwealth, 2+ PQE (guideline only).

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• Strong corporate law experience gained in-house and/or private practice and very familiar with the corporate governance function

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• Proven track record supporting corporate governance, disposals, restructurings and cross-border transactions.

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• Experience of legal entity simplification and subsidiary reorganisation programmes.

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• Commercially minded, pragmatic and able to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

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• Previous PLC and multinational / cross border experience is highly desirable, but not a pre-requisite.

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What you'll get in returnn You will get to be a huge part of that and have a genuine impact on a FTSE organisation's group function. You will be a part of a truly collaborative and high-performing team who are excellent to work with, and you will be well remunerated and able to work in a flexible and hybrid model.

n What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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