Senior Corporate Lawyer - In-House

A globally recognised consulting firm is hiring a senior lawyer to join its UK Office of General Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad, high-visibility in-house role at one of the most respected names in the industry, working at the heart of a firm that shapes how organisations across every sector operate.

You will provide legal support across corporate, finance, tax and governance matters, with direct exposure to the wider global network. You will lead the governance team and report to the Deputy General Counsel, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on the firm's most significant transactions and strategic decisions.

This is a genuine platform role. You will shape process, influence how the business operates, and build a profile across functions that few in-house positions offer.

The role

• Advise on corporate, governance and finance matters across the UK firm
• Lead corporate transactional work including acquisitions and disposals (M&A)
• Support the Finance team on external financing matters
• Lead the governance team
• Draft, negotiate and finalise a wide range of commercial contracts
• Partner closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax and Treasury
• Play a genuine coordination role across the business, with real influence at senior level

About you

• 10+ PQE with strong UK corporate law expertise
• In-house experience, ideally within another large, complex organisation
• Confident advising and influencing senior stakeholders, quickly building credibility
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment

Why apply

• Join a globally respected brand with genuine scale and reach
• High-visibility role reporting into the Deputy General Counsel
• Broad remit covering corporate, finance and governance
• Team leadership from day one
• Strong platform for career progression within a leading organisation

Location: London, hybrid working (1-2 days in per week)