Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Posted 1 day 14 hours ago by LAW Absolute

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel (2+ PQE) to join a growing, international investment platform, supporting operations across Europe and the US.

Working closely with senior leadership, this role offers broad exposure to corporate, commercial, and strategic legal matters within a fast paced, cross border environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a key point of contact for legal queries across the business.
  • Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements.
  • Support new business initiatives, product development, and transactional activity.
  • Advise on governance, regulatory, and compliance matters (including data protection and ESG).
  • Maintain legal templates, policies, and internal processes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Manage external counsel and support legal innovation projects.
About You
  • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with 2+ years' PQE.
  • Background in corporate, M&A, or commercial law.
  • Experience in private practice or in house within financial services / investment environments.
  • Strong technical skills, combined with a commercial and pragmatic approach.
  • Comfortable working across multiple jurisdictions and with senior stakeholders.