Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years' PQE gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Experienced in corporate law with strong exposure to M&A transactions.
• Comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Capable of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across a large and diverse business.
• Commercially minded with excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• Previous in-house experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an opportunity to join a successful and acquisitive international business at a particularly exciting stage of its growth journey. You'll gain exposure to complex and high-profile transactions, work closely with senior decision-makers and play a visible role in shaping the organisation's continued expansion.

The organisation is known for investing in its people through ongoing learning and development, promoting career progression from within and offering employees the opportunity to contribute to projects that have a positive environmental and societal impact. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages professional growth, flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Benefits: 20% bonus, life assurance x3, pension

Hybrid working from HQ in Cheshire West and Chester area

If you're an experienced In-house Corporate Lawyer, apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information.

Summary

• 🌍 Lead M&A activity in a global growth business
• 🚀 Join a fast-expanding in-house legal team

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, international consultancy operating at the forefront of environmental, engineering and sustainability services. With a presence in over 40 countries and significant recent growth, the organisation has established itself as a market leader supporting major projects across infrastructure, energy transition, environmental protection and sustainable development. The business is recognised for its people-first culture, commitment to professional development and entrepreneurial approach, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact while progressing their careers within a growing global organisation.

Job Description

As Corporate Counsel, you will be:

• Supporting the full liecycle of domestic and international M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructurings.
• Advising senior business leaders on corporate legal matters and strategic growth initiatives.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents and related corporate agreements.
• Managing legal due diligence processes and coordinating with external advisers where required.
• Supporting post-acquisition integration activities and wider corporate governance matters across the group.

The Successful Applicant

The Corporate Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years' PQE gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Experienced in corporate law with strong exposure to M&A transactions.
• Comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Capable of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across a large and diverse business.
• Commercially minded with excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• Previous in-house experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a successful and acquisitive international business at a particularly exciting stage of its growth journey. You'll gain exposure to complex and high-profile transactions, work closely with senior decision-makers and play a visible role in shaping the organisation's continued expansion.

The organisation is known for investing in its people through ongoing learning and development, promoting career progression from within and offering employees the opportunity to contribute to projects that have a positive environmental and societal impact. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages professional growth, flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Benefits: 20% bonus, life assurance x3, pension

Hybrid working from HQ in Cheshire West and Chester area

If you're an experienced In-house Corporate Lawyer, apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information.