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**Job Title**
Legal Consultant – Corporate (4‑10 PQE)
**Role Summary**
Deliver senior corporate legal services on a consultancy basis, supporting clients and partner firms in M&A, equity capital markets, private equity, venture capital, and commercial law. Assignments typically last six months or more, requiring independent practice, contract drafting, due‑diligence, regulatory compliance, and transaction advisory.
**Expectations**
* 4‑10 years post‑qualification experience, with at least 2 years at a top‑tier corporate law firm.
* Proven track record in M&A, ECM, private equity, or commercial transactions.
* In‑house experience at a leading financial services or corporate institution is preferred.
* Possess a practising certificate (or equivalent) authorised to practice as a solicitor or barrister in the UK.
* Must be able to work without sponsorship and possess the right to reside and work in the UK.
* Consultant mindset: highly professional, flexible, adaptable, and outcome‑focused.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Draft, review and negotiate M&A, ECM, private‑equity, and commercial agreements (shareholder agreements, licensing, IP agreements).
- Conduct legal due diligence and provide transaction‑specific advice.
- Advise on regulatory and licensing matters, especially for fintech and other regulated sectors.
- Collaborate with partner and support lawyers to coordinate client deliverables.
- Maintain current understanding of market developments and sector‑specific legal trends.
- Manage multiple concurrent assignments independently and ensure high‑quality client service.
**Required Skills**
- Deep knowledge of UK corporate, M&A, ECM, private‑equity, venture‑capital, and commercial law.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency with legal research tools, databases, and standard litigation/trade‑practice software.
- Commercial awareness and client‑centred approach.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Qualified to practice law in the UK (solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate).
- Minimum of 4‑10 years post‑qualification experience.
- Additional academic qualification in corporate law (LLM, MSc, or equivalent) is advantageous.