Senior Legal Counsel - 6 month FTC, Hemel Hempstead
Client: Simmons and Hanbury
Location: Hemel Hempstead, 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. The company seeks a high-quality corporate/commercial lawyer for a Senior Legal Counsel role, supporting the Group General Counsel for 6 months. The position is based in West London, working in-office 4 days a week.
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 and senior stakeholders 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 academic background
* In-house experience, either through secondment or permanent employment
* Law firm trained
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* PQE of 5 years or more
Note: Due to high application volume, if you haven't heard back, your application was unsuccessful. We will contact candidates whose profiles match other opportunities.
About Simmons & Hanbury
Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm supporting clients worldwide across various sectors, including legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and support candidates requiring adjustments.
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