Corporate Counsel Role
3 weeks ago
**Job Description**
We are seeking a highly skilled CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL to join our team at SSQ in Reading.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders and regional counsels to lead and shape complex projects from initiation to completion.
This is an exciting opportunity for a corporate/commercial lawyer with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience. You will be responsible for providing vital legal support to strategic business initiatives and playing a key role in driving high-impact corporate initiatives within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on corporate matters, from due diligence and structuring through to negotiation and closing, with an emphasis on protecting the organisation's interests.
- Shape critical business decisions with senior stakeholders, covering project scope, strategy development for works councils, and addressing legal risks in key areas, including environmental law, employment, and commercial contracts.
- Assess, obtain, and challenge external legal counsel's advice on high-stakes issues, ensuring practical alignment with business strategies.
- Manage legal aspects of significant transactions and operational activities, supporting cross-functional teams and coordinating with Senior Legal Counsel and external advisors as needed.
Requirements:
- A qualified solicitor with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience
- A proven background in a corporate team within a leading law firm and/or in-house setting, with a broad understanding of commercial issues and strong experience in drafting, negotiation, and communication (both written and verbal)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities, with a proactive approach to delivering legal advice and clear solutions within business timelines
- A high level of legal analysis and commercial judgement, with a keen attention to detail and a balanced, practical approach to managing risk
- A business-oriented, self-motivated professional able to manage multiple priorities independently
Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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