Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate/Commercial

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Senior Legal Counsel (M&A and Corporate/Commercial)

Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in M&A and corporate/commercial law? We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality legal advice and support to the M&A and corporate teams, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and commercially aware legal advice to the M&A and corporate teams on high-value, complex transactions.
• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of a wide range of legal documents associated with the sale or acquisition of businesses and companies.
• Manage legal and contractual risks, offering innovative solutions to legal challenges.
• Work closely with senior members of the M&A and corporate teams, other legal department members, contract counterparties, regulators, and external legal advisers.
• Supervise and develop junior legal staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, keeping legal precedents and know-how up to date with changes in legislation and case law.
• Attend key business meetings and contribute to the development of the organisation's strategy and objectives.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor/barrister in a UK jurisdiction or alternative jurisdiction with UK advisory experience (PQE advisory - 6+).
• Demonstrable experience in providing high-quality legal advice in M&A and corporate/commercial law.
• Excellent technical, analytical, drafting, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to assess and quantify commercial risk while offering innovative solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision in a multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Collegiate, collaborative, and culturally aware approach; ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across diverse areas and jurisdictions.
• Flexible and willing to take on work in new or unfamiliar practice areas and jurisdictions.

Location: Yorkshire based (hybrid working).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values continuous development and holistic well-being.
• Work in a collaborative environment where everyone's unique contributions are valued.
• Play a crucial role in delivering the organisation's strategy and objectives.
• Opportunity to shape the future and contribute to positive outcomes for climate, nature, and people.