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Senior Legal Counsel - 6 month FTC, High Wycombe
Client:
Simmons and Hanbury
Location:
High Wycombe, 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 seeking a high-quality corporate/commercial lawyer for a Senior Legal Counsel role, supporting the Group General Counsel on a 6-month FTC. The role is based in West London, working 4 days a week in the office.
The role
This in-house role involves business partnering and advising stakeholders on corporate and strategic matters, as well as broader commercial work. Responsibilities include:
* Supporting the General Counsel on corporate matters such as share and asset acquisitions, JVs, and restructurings.
* Business partnering with various units.
* Supporting capital structure and corporate financing.
* Corporate governance, compliance, and secretarial matters.
About you
* Strong academics
* In-house experience, either via secondment or permanent role
* Law firm trained
* Strong interpersonal skills
* PQE of 5 years or more
Note: Due to high application volume, if you haven't heard back, your application was unsuccessful. If your profile matches other opportunities, a consultant will contact you.
About Simmons & Hanbury
Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm supporting clients globally, based in London. We focus on legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR sectors, providing executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us for reasonable adjustments during your application.
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