Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Reorganisation

Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate Reorganisation (BBBH781) Maidenhead, England

Contract Opportunity – x2 Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate Reorganisation)
£500–£650/day PAYE | Hybrid (Berkshire, up to 3 days/week) | FTSE 100 | Immediate Start Preferred

A global FTSE 15 FMCG company is undergoing a major carve-out and corporate restructuring programme. They are seeking a mid-level corporate lawyer (4–8 PQE) to take ownership of complex legal work streams across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is focused on executing legal separations, including business and asset transfers, demergers, statutory mergers, and share reorganisations, supported by top-tier external counsel. You will manage jurisdictions such as the Netherlands, France, and Spain through to go-live, handling documentation, guiding local legal processes, and collaborating closely with CoSec, Tax, and Finance teams.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• UK-qualified (or equivalent), 4–8 years’ PQE (other PQE considered; this is a guide to the level of work carried out daily)
• Proven experience with business transfers, intra-group restructures, demergers, share reorganisations (100% essential)
• Experience drafting or managing PoAs, shareholder resolutions, dividend/distribution documentation
• Background in a large or complex multinational business
• Able to start within 4 weeks or less (ideally immediately)
• Willing to work in a hybrid model (up to 3 days in Berkshire, Elizabeth Line accessible)

If you’ve worked on carve-outs, legal entity reorganisations, or post-acquisition integrations, and are seeking a high-impact contract role with global scope, I’d love to hear from you.

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Application Process:

Name: Please include your first and last name.

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Work Eligibility: Please specify if you are currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country you are applying to.

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