Senior Legal Counsel

Taylor Root • Chertsey, ENG, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Job Description

About the Company:

An exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a FTSE 25 market leading food service company with an established brand portfolio. The company provides a range of food and support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Sports & Leisure, Defence and Offshore & Remote.

About the Role:

This role will be reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and working closely alongside the Commercial M&A team. You will be advising on a wide range of international M&A activities, including complex acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures. You will be responsible for providing proactive, commercially focused legal advice, managing external counsel, and ensuring effective communication across teams.

This is the perfect opportunity for a seasoned transactor who is looking for varied international work in a large corporate setting.

About You:

8+ PQE
Significant exposure to leading M&A transactions
Solid understanding of contract and commercial law
Experienced stakeholder manager
Capable of running complex transactions independently
Strong Negotiation Skills
Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly
High emotional intelligence and a collaborative personality. Enthusiastic and proactive, commercially aware and enjoys providing practical solutions.