Lead Corporate Counsel
Senior Corporate Counsel (5+ PQE) - International firm - Birmingham
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join the General Counsel team of a leading international law firm working from the firm's Birmingham office. In this unique non-client facing/non-fee earning role you would work on a broad range of corporate transactions and governance matters for the firm. Hybrid working as standard and flexible working patterns accommodated. Stable hours and predictable workflow.
The Role:
Working as Senior Corporate Counsel in the firm's General Counsel team, you would advise on a broad range of corporate matters to include:
· Mergers and acquisitions
· Disposals of business and assets
· Closure and establishment of new offices and/or affiliated firms
· Joint ventures
· Constitutional and governance matters
· Drafting/amending LLPA and MCA as required from time to time
· Drafting members resolutions, constitutions of affiliates and intra-group agreements
· Advising on and negotiating key contracts and tenders
Candidate Requirements:
· As Senior Corporate Legal Counsel you will be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of five years' PQE in corporate law
· An ability to understand all areas of corporate law
· Strong communication skills.
· Experience advising senior stakeholders on business critical matters
· A commercial approach
· European language skills would be advantageous but not necessary
Benefits:
· Excellent salary and overall benefits package.
· The opportunity to be part of a growing In-House General Counsel team within a dynamic and well organised leading international law firm.
· Highly supportive team where you will be offered all the tools to succeed in your career.
Apply now!
Or if you wish to have a confidential discussion about this Senior In-House Corporate Legal Counsel position, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.