Senior Legal Counsel
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £95000 - £110000 per annum + Excellent benefits
- Closing date
- 1 Feb 2023
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House, Barristers, In-House
- Experience Level
- Mid Level, Senior Executive, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Corporate, M&A
- PQE
- 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a market-leading automotive business based within their growing team in Buckinghamshire.
In the last 4 years, the company's revenue has increased from £900million to £3 billion and they are looking to recruit in line with their rapid growth. This company own some of the UK's main online vehicle purchasing companies, and its brand is well-regarded in the automotive space.
The company
This business has an impressive UK/international presence, focusing on automotive manufacturing and distribution. They have offices/sites in almost every major city in the UK, and are considered industry leaders in the automotive space. You will be taking on a mixture of Corporate & Commercial responsbilities, including; M&A, private equity and IPOs, commercial contracts and a mixture of general commercial tasks.
The variety of work on offer makes this an exciting opportunity for the successful Senior Legal Counsel. This company have a great track record of employing lawyers from Top 100 Law firms and well-experienced legal counsels.
The business has a very desirable client base, including international luxury vehicle companies, automobile manufacturers, sports teams and TV/Radio conglomerates. Their client relationships span the globe, allowing their in-house lawyers excellent exposure to HNW/UHNW work.
The role
This company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to take the lead on all matters Corporate & Commercial in their Buckinghamshire office.
You will be working closely with the wider team of legal counsels and other stakeholders throughout the business, dealing with a broad variety of corporate & commercial matters and a mixed bag of commercial responsibilities. You will also be working across the company's wider portfolio, including well-known top automobile brands, sports teams, television/radio and much more.
The work on offer includes corporate M&A, private equity and IPO's, stakeholder management, commercial contracts and much more. You will be taking a lead role on all commercial & corporate matters, regularly liaising with the CEO/CFO and other legal professionals within the wider team.
Requirements
- You will be a solicitor of 7+ PQE with a background in Corporate & Commercial Law
- You will have a strong sense of Commercial acumen
- You will have the ability to work proactively within a team and have the ability to also work autonomously when required
What's on offer?
- An above market rate salary coupled with an excellent benefits package including a guaranteed bonus, hybrid/flexi working (2 office days per week), car allowance and much more.
- The chance to work alongside industry-leading legal professionals
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a well-established business in Buckinghamshire.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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