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

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

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Organising Institution / Firm

International Conglomerate (via Robert Half)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London, United Kingdom

£90,000.00 - £100,000.00 per year

Newly qualified solicitor/lawyer or up to 1 year PQE; Trained with a reputable law firm or in-house legal team; Exposure to corporate/M&A; Strong academic background and excellent drafting skills.

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Full Opportunity Brief

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.

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