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Senior Legal Counsel - Retail, London (City of London)
Client:
Simmons & Hanbury
Location:
London (City of London), United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
1
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
The company
S&H are exclusively partnering with a leading global retailer/leisure business. The business is seeking a high-quality corporate lawyer to join its in-house team in a key Senior Legal Counsel role, supporting the Group General Counsel. This is an exciting and varied position.
The role
A business-facing in-house role at a top-tier company, with a balance of business partnering and advising stakeholders on a variety of corporate and commercial matters. Secondary responsibilities include broader commercial work and diversification of experience. The role involves:
* Supporting the General Counsel and senior stakeholders on corporate matters such as share and asset acquisitions, JVs, and restructurings.
* True business partnering with various business units.
* Supporting capital structure and corporate financing activities.
* Assisting with corporate governance, compliance, and company secretarial duties.
About you
* In-house experience in a relevant industry.
* Strong academic background.
* Law firm training.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* PQE of 5 years and above (guideline).
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 that sources top talent for clients worldwide, based in the City of London. We support prestigious organizations across financial services, commerce, industry, and professional services through executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance, and HR.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact us. We welcome discussions to support your participation.
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