Commercial Counsel - Leading Global Business in City of London

Job description

I am partnering with a leading, private equity-backed global infrastructure business, who are seeking a broad corporate/commercial lawyer, with city private practice training, looking to make their first move in-house and have the chance to expand their skill set and take on a wide-ranging role encompassing all in house life has to offer. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer (1.5-3PQE) from either a Commercial, Construction/Projects, Property or Corporate team looking to make a significant impact in a fast-moving and collaborative corporate environment.

The role is key to the growth of the business and will allow you to develop your skills as a key business partner, working closely with the European General Counsel and rest of the legal team and business. This is a role for a lawyer looking for a challenge in a small, fast paced, commercially focussed legal team.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Senior Legal Counsel and European General Counsel on drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, including customer and supplier contracts, framework agreements, consultancy services agreements etc.
• Working with the legal team on group level projects such as reorganisations, restructurings and financings
• Working with the legal team on ethics and compliance matters globally and overseeing the quarterly litigation and compliance reporting processes and compliance training programme
• Supporting the group’s data privacy programme
• Supervising and managing company secretarial activities

Required Experience:

• Lawyer qualified in the UK with 2+ years of post-qualification experience at a mid to top tier private practice law firm
• A lawyer who understands business needs and who always considers these as a main factor in delivering pragmatic, timely, commercially focused advice.
• A true business partner able to add value with excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and organize time effectively; exceptional document and matter management skills.
• A team player who enjoys rolling their sleeves up and working towards common goals.

Please reach out at nick.wilkins@simmonsandhanbury.com for more information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English