Legal Counsel (M&A and Commercial) - NQ or 1 year PQE

Legal Counsel (M&A and Commercial) - NQ or 1 year PQE

Robert Half is recruiting for a permanent Legal Counsel position on behalf of a leading international conglomerate. The role is based in London and focuses on M&A transactions and general commercial matters for a global portfolio of businesses.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Newly qualified solicitor/lawyer or up to 1 year post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Trained with a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
• Exposure to corporate/M&A work.
• Strong academic background and excellent drafting skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Assisting on M&A transactions, including legal due diligence, document review, disclosures, and completion processes.
• Supporting corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (supplier, customer, services, confidentiality, framework).
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual risk and legal obligations.
• Supporting post-acquisition integration and corporate governance matters.
• Liaising with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: £90,000.00 - £100,000.00 per year.
Note: Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

Application Procedure

1. Visit the official LinkedIn job posting for this role.
2. Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application via LinkedIn.
3. Alternatively, contact the recruiter directly: Chris Henson (In-House Legal & Compliance Recruiter at Robert Half UK) at chris.henson@roberthalf.co.uk.

Official Links

• Apply via LinkedIn