Job Description
A leading multinational organisation is looking for a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a corporate / commercial lawyer to provide vital legal support to strategic business initiatives, collaborating with senior stakeholders and regional counsels to lead and shape complex projects from initiation to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on corporate matters, from due diligence and structuring through to negotiation and closing, with an emphasis on protecting the organisation’s interests.
* Shape critical business decisions with senior stakeholders, covering project scope, strategy development for works councils, and addressing legal risks in key areas, including environmental law, employment, and commercial contracts.
* Assess, obtain, and challenge external legal counsel’s advice on high-stakes issues, ensuring practical alignment with business strategies.
* Manage legal aspects of significant transactions and operational activities, supporting cross-functional teams and coordinating with Senior Legal Counsel and external advisors as needed.
Skills and Experience Required:
1. Qualified solicitor with 4-7+ years post-qualification experience,
2. Proven background in a corporate team within a leading law firm and/or in-house setting, with a broad ...