W&P Partners Recruitment
Legal Counsel - Corporate M&A
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An opportunity has arisen for a junior corporate lawyer to move in-house and work closely with the General Counsel of a prominent international investment group.
Overview
Operating across telecommunications, satellite technology, hospitality, real estate, and flexible workspaces, the group manages a diverse portfolio of businesses, investments, and strategic partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.
The Role
The organisation is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel with 1–3 years’ PQE to join its London-based legal team and support a broad range of transactional and strategic matters.
This position will focus primarily on corporate and M&A work, including acquisitions, disposals, investments, joint ventures, and group reorganisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support domestic and international acquisitions, disposals, investments, and joint ventures.
- Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence, and the preparation of key corporate documentation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, disclosure letters, and ancillary transaction documents.
- Advise on corporate reorganisations and other strategic projects across the group.
- Support post-acquisition integration and ongoing matters relating to portfolio companies.
- Provide advice on company law, corporate governance, and board-related matters.
- Coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions and help manage transactions efficiently.
- Provide practical legal advice to senior stakeholders and business teams across the group.
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The Ideal Candidate
- UK-qualified solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE.
- Strong corporate and M&A experience gained at a well-regarded law firm.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, disposals, investments, or corporate reorganisations.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and transaction-management skills.
- Commercially minded and able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable managing multiple workstreams within a fast-paced, international environment.
- Proactive, collaborative, and keen to take on greater responsibility.
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Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior corporate lawyer seeking a first move in-house or broader exposure within an international investment group. The successful candidate will work directly with the General Counsel and gain hands-on involvement in significant transactions and strategic projects across a diverse global portfolio.
W&P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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