At a Glance
- Tasks: Support corporate transactions and provide legal guidance across the business.
- Company: Leading European passenger transport business with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, exposure to strategic projects, and a collaborative legal team.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on exciting M&A and commercial contracts.
- Why this job: Engage in high-profile work that shapes the future of transport in Europe.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A leading European passenger transport business is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (start date end of August/September). This is a broad growth-focused role supporting strategic initiatives across the UK and Europe, including M&A activity, major tender opportunities, commercial contracts and corporate acquisitions.
The role:
- Support corporate transactions, acquisitions and business development activity.
- Review and advise on tender documentation, concession agreements and associated contracts.
- Assess legal and commercial risk and recommend practical solutions.
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance to stakeholders across the business.
- Work closely with Commercial, Finance, Tax, Treasury and external legal advisers.
- Contribute to wider Group Legal initiatives and governance projects.
The ideal candidate:
- Qualified lawyer, upwards 3 to 5 years PQE.
- Corporate, commercial and/or M&A experience from private practice or in-house.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable managing competing priorities.
- Procurement or tendering experience would be useful, but is not essential.
Why apply?
- High-profile, commercially interesting work across the UK and Europe.
- Collaborative and experienced legal team.
- Exposure to strategic growth projects during an exciting period for the business.
- Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the London office.
We think you need these skills to ace Corporate Legal Counsel in City of London
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
M&A Experience
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Legal Risk Assessment
Contract Review
