general counsel, 10+ years pqe

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kinsella Legal Full time
GENERAL COUNSEL
10+ YEARS' PQE
FAST GROWING TMT SECTOR
£ HIGHLY COMPETITIVE
LONDON HYBRID

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer with leadership qualities who is looking for a challenging opportunity in a high-growth TMT environment.

We are searching for an exceptional General Counsel to become an integral part of our client's expanding organisation. Our client is on a fast track to transforming the consumer facing landscape it operates in across Europe. Your role as General Counsel will be a pivotal in supporting their growth journey.

You will ensure its operations adhere to the legal frameworks in each relevant jurisdiction and provide valuable legal insights to the executive team. As well as managing a small legal team, your expertise will safeguard the organisation and support its strategic expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities:
Draft and amend major contracts and manage transactions to optimise the company's positionManage commercial legal contracts and disputesOversee legal aspects of acquisitions, as well as post-merger integrationCollaborate with finance to maintain and adjust corporate debt facilitiesImplement legal controls into key commercial systems and processesAppoint and oversee external legal counsel as neededManage and develop a high-performance internal legal teamDefine the company's legal policy and position, guiding management on regulatory and compliance matters
You will be an experienced lawyer with the following qualifications:
A background in private practice or in-house with over 10+ years of experience, including experience in and/or a passion to work in a high-growth environmentExperience in leading teams and projects across multiple jurisdictionsProfound understanding of how legal issues impact organisations and the ability to proactively address challengesExceptional communication skills, both in writing and verbally, to provide clear legal advice to diverse audiencesProblem-solving skills to deliver legal solutions to commercial issuesInitiative-taking with strong attention to detailConfidence to represent the business in various negotiationsExcellent stakeholder management, paired with the highest professional ethics and integrity
If you are a forward-thinking Head of Legal who wants to play a pivotal role in our client's exciting journey, we want to hear from you. This is an exceptional opportunity to reshape the future of this industry.

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