Senior Counsel
You will act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership executing strategic deals, managing complex negotiations, and ensuring growth aligns with robust risk management. You will handle a diverse portfolio of cross-border transactions and play a critical role in shaping the European commercial strategy out of the London office.
Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting negotiation and execution of complex commercial contracts and corporate transactions
- Advise senior executives on legal risks deal structures and strategic implications of potential partnerships or acquisitions
- Partner with cross-functional teams including finance product and operations to ensure seamless execution of transactions
- Manage outside counsel effectively ensuring high-quality delivery within established legal budgets
- Monitor regulatory developments in the UK and Europe that impact corporate investments and commercial operations
- Streamline internal deal processes and playbooks to improve velocity while maintaining strong risk mitigation
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience spent at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department
- Extensive track record of managing high-value corporate or commercial transactions independently
- Strong understanding of UK corporate law commercial regulations and cross-border data privacy considerations
- Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven ability to find creative solutions to complex legal bottlenecks
- Excellent communication skills allowing you to translate technical legal risk into clear business guidance