Lead Counsel – Joint Ventures (Post-Acquisition Focus) London - hybrid
We are seeking a highly experienced in-house lawyer to join a leading international organisation, with a primary focus on managing a portfolio of post-acquisition joint ventures (JVs). This is a senior, high-impact role for a lawyer with a strong corporate background and significant in-house experience in managing JVs across their full post-acquisition lifecycle, particularly where the organisation holds a minority stake.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the JV portfolio, including governance, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, compliance, and company secretarial matters. You will provide practical, commercially focused advice, working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, operational continuity, and long-term strategic alignment of each JV.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in in-house JV management, with hands-on experience resolving complex post-acquisition challenges and navigating the legal, commercial, and operational issues inherent in minority-stakeholdings. You will be comfortable advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, able to influence senior leadership, and capable of driving results in a fast-paced, multinational environment. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a strategically critical function and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s approach to JV governance and portfolio performance.
Please contact Charlotte at cbutterfield@kgglobal.co.uk or call 07968 955284.