Job Description

Our client is an investment company that specialises in the acquisition of successful software / technology companies, with a view to retaining, building and supporting their acquisitions for the long-term.
The company has experienced rapid growth in recent years, and with operations across Europe, North America and elsewhere, the leadership team has ambitious plans for further investment and expansion.
Role - Legal Counsel - UK & Europe:
To support the group company and its acquired subsidiaries / investments, the General Counsel seeks to recruit an In-house Corporate Commercial Solicitor / Legal Counsel to be based at the companies offices in central London.
The role will report into the Lead Counsel for Europe and the UK, and as Legal Counsel you will help provide business-focused legal support on a wide variety of commercial, corporate, operational and strategic (legal) matters. This will include portfolio legal support and integration, strategic commercial contract support, M&A support and associated compliance.
This role would be ideal for anyone seeking to work in a professional, high-growth and ambitious company that has the feel of a start-up but is well-established, with a clear strategy, and plenty of money to invest.
About you:
Applications are encouraged from UK qualified solicitors with corporate / M&A, company commercial or general commercial experience, and ideally you will have an interest in corporate transactional matters, particularly as it relates to acquisitions, corporate integration and policy implementation.
A notional PQE of circa 3+ years' is suggested however applications from individuals with more/less experience will be considered, particularly if you have experience working with/for companies in the software sector.
What's on offer:
Our client has a working budget of 90-120k. Hybrid working is available, with three days in the office and two from home.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
Company
BCL Legal - we are 100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for leading companies based in England

• Every day since 2003 we have been building our knowledge of which lawyers exist in the market for permanent and temporary requirements.
• Over 8,000 'commercial lawyers' have asked us to assist them with their career- our expertise is knowing who to call upon for each role that we assist.
• True experts in our field, with over 2,200 lawyers, company secretaries and compliance professionals placed in-house across the UK since 2003.
• Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and businesses in great detail.
• Unique involvement with the in-house legal community through free CPD seminars

and other added value products. * Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.
Some of the organisations we have assisted:

• Arriva
• Asda
• BAE Systems
• Bannatyne
• Bet365
• Bupa
• DHL
• Elior
• Hermes Parcelnet
• Holland & Barrett
• Ilke Homes
• LEVC
• London Luton Airport
• Mercedes Benz
• Michelin
• Molson Coors
• Rolls Royce
• Sodexo
• Zuto

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we're working on, please contact Mark Levine, Craig Wilson, Alison McKee, Tom Fleet, Josh Mcconnell or Ray Birkett.
Offices in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
Company info Website Telephone 0161 819 7475 Location Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom
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