Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate, Commercial & M&A
Location: Lichfield (Hybrid)
Department: Group Support
Reports to: General Counsel
Overview
Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & M&A. We’re looking for an experienced UK-qualified solicitor to provide high-quality legal advice across corporate, commercial and M&A matters, as well as supporting operational teams across the organisation. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll influence strategic decisions, lead transactions and play a key part in our mission to deliver outstanding care.
What you’ll be doing
* Advising on acquisitions, disposals, restructures and financing transactions.
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements.
* Leading corporate due diligence and managing data rooms.
* Supporting disputes, complaints, operational and regulatory issues.
* Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
* Supervising and developing legal team members.
* Managing external counsel and ensuring excellent value and advice.
* Driving governance, compliance and maintaining legal templates, playbooks and policies.
About You
* UK-qualified solicitor with significant PQE (typically 8+ years).
* Experience across at least two of the following: corporate/M&A, commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory, data protection.
* Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
* Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders.
* A proactive, pragmatic mindset and the ability to support fast-moving operational teams.
Why Voyage Care?
At Voyage Care, everything we do supports our commitment to delivering high-quality care to vulnerable people. You’ll join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference.
We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Hybrid working
* Development opportunities
* A collaborative and values-led culture
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