Legal Counsel - Corporate M&A - JN-042026-7007998

Excellent opportunity to join a leading global business
Interesting M&A projects and to get involved with commercial matters

About Our Client

A UK‑headquartered global engineering and manufacturing business supplying advanced solutions to customers across a wide range of industries worldwide

Job Description

Provide legal support across a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A and other strategic transactions
Draft, review and negotiate high‑value, complex commercial contracts with customers, distributors, suppliers and other key business partners
Support tender processes and respond to customer legal queries
Assist with legal and governance change initiatives and process improvement projects aligned with key business objectives
Advise on day‑to‑day legal issues across the business
Maintain and develop legal templates, playbooks, procedures and know‑how materials
Deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice as a trusted business partner
Instruct and manage external legal advisers where required
Support senior lawyers in the UK and internationally
Contribute to the development of the Legal & Secretariat team through knowledge sharing, training, mentoring and on boarding
Undertake legal research as required

The Successful Applicant

A commercially minded lawyer with strong negotiation skills and sound judgment
An analytical thinker who brings a flexible, creative approach to solving complex legal issues
Qualified solicitor with atleast 3 years post‑qualification experience, comfortable operating in demanding environments and delivering pragmatic advice
Experienced in advising on corporate and strategic transactions
Known for professionalism, integrity and a proactive, "can‑do" mindset
Highly detail‑oriented with strong drafting capabilities
Able to build effective relationships and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the business
Driven by continuous learning, with a genuine willingness to share knowledge and experience