Senior Legal Counsel - 6 month FTC, Telford
Client: Simmons and Hanbury
Location: Telford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
The company
S&H is partnering with a leading global retailer/leisure business. They are seeking a high-quality corporate/commercial lawyer for a Senior Legal Counsel role, supporting the Group General Counsel on an initial 6-month FTC. The position is based in West London, in-office 4 days a week.
The role
This is a business-facing in-house role involving business partnering and advising stakeholders on corporate and strategic matters, as well as broader commercial work. Responsibilities include:
* Supporting the General Counsel and senior stakeholders on corporate matters such as share and asset acquisitions, JVs, and restructurings.
* Business partnering across various units.
* Supporting capital structure and corporate financing matters.
* Assisting with corporate governance, compliance, and company secretarial duties.
About you
* Strong academic background
* In-house experience, either through secondment or permanent roles
* Law firm training
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* PQE of 5 years or more
Note: Due to high application volume, if you do not hear back, your application was unsuccessful. We will contact candidates whose profiles match other opportunities.
About Simmons & Hanbury
Simmons & Hanbury is an executive search firm specializing in sourcing top talent across legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR sectors. Based in London, we serve clients globally and are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments during your application.
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