Senior Legal Counsel - 6 month FTC, Gloucester
Client: Simmons and Hanbury
Location: Gloucester, 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 are partnering with a leading global retailer/leisure business. They are seeking a 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, working in the office 4 days a week.
The role
This is a business-facing in-house role involving business partnering and advising on corporate and strategic matters. 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 activities.
* Handling corporate governance, compliance, and secretarial matters.
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.
Additional information
If you do not hear back, your application was unsuccessful. We will contact candidates who match other opportunities.
About Simmons & Hanbury
Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm supporting clients globally across legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR sectors. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and support candidates requiring reasonable adjustments.
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