Legal Counsel - Corporate

Job Opportunity: Commercial/Corporate Legal Counsel

Location: Cambridgeshire (hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head of Legal

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Commercial/Corporate Legal Counsel to join our client's legal team. Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to providing top-tier legal support to their business and its customers. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Legal to provide robust legal advice and representation, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, company law, and commercial contracts. This role requires a proactive and trusted advisor who can draft and negotiate a wide range of contractual documents, manage legal risks, and support the business in achieving its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert advice to the board and wider business on mergers and acquisitions, finance, and associated company and commercial law.
• Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and manage a full suite of contractual documents, including SPAs, disclosure letters, loan agreements, and security documents.
• Risk Management: Ensure that legal risks are appropriately managed and relevant securities are identified, drafted, and registered.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct regular meetings to advise colleagues on commercial and legal risks, ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Reporting: Provide regular and bespoke reports to the Head of Legal and other stakeholders, identifying legal and contractual lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor
• Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, company law, and commercial law, particularly in the B2B finance and/or renewable energy sectors.

Skills

• Proactive and trusted advisor with leadership qualities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills for small to multi-million pound contracts.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly accurate analytical skills for regular and ad hoc reporting.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and friendly team player.
• Strong rapport-building and relationship management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Enjoys challenges and thrives under pressure.
• Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.

Why Join?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive Team: Work with a collaborative and supportive team of legal professionals.

If you are a dedicated and experienced legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply: Please send your CV and contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich office) to learn more about the role.