Kingsley Green Recruitment
Corporate Legal Counsel (4-7 PQE), International Trading/Investments London
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Senior Legal Counsel (4-7 PQE) - Trading and Investment
A leading global trading and investment group is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its London-based legal team as Senior Legal Counsel.
Operating across a diverse range of sectors including energy, chemicals, food, transportation, infrastructure, technology and industrial investments, the organisation plays a key role in supporting and developing international business opportunities throughout Europe and beyond.
With a strong global presence and a long-term investment approach, the business offers an exceptional platform for lawyers seeking a varied and internationally focused in-house career.
About the Role
This is a broad and high-profile role that would suit a lawyer with strong corporate or transactional experience who is looking to move into, or further develop, an in-house career within a global trading and investment business.
The role offers exposure to commercial trading activities, investments and M&A, corporate governance, compliance initiatives, regulatory developments and strategic projects across Europe.
Responsibilities
- Providing commercially focused legal advice across the organisation's European operations
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts
- Supporting investments, strategic projects, M&A transactions and related corporate activities
- Advising on legal and regulatory risks
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments
- Supporting corporate governance and company secretarial activities
- Contributing to compliance programmes and initiatives, including matters relating to competition law, anti-bribery, sanctions, data protection and other regulatory requirements
- Supporting training and capability-building initiatives across the business
- Contributing to knowledge management, contract management and continuous improvement projects within the legal function, including the use of technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and service delivery
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Essential Experience
- UK Qualified lawyer with 4-7 year PQE in corporate M&A or other transactional disciplines
- Trained in private practice at a highly regarded international law firm
- Excellent technical legal skills combined with strong commercial judgement
- Experience advising on a broad range of legal and commercial matters, including cross-border transactions
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues, including antitrust, bribery, data and AML
- Highly motivated and capable of managing competing demands and timelines
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Desirable Experience
- Experience working in a multinational or trading environment
- Experience with Japanese companies
- Commercial mindset and interest in global trade and current affairs
About the Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected global organisation and develop a long-term international in-house career. The role offers a collaborative and supportive team environment, high-quality work across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, hybrid working (3 days in office) and a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please apply via LinkedIn or reach out to Tanya Hinchliffe at thinchliffe@kgglobal.co.uk.
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