Legal Counsel - UK Qualified (US links ideally) in City of London

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing global organisation with nine international offices, is seeking a Legal Counsel (3–4 years’ PQE) to join its London-based Legal team. This is a high-impact role within a global, cross-functional department that supports the business across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Europe, and the United States.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will advise on a broad range of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across international offices on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with clients and vendors (including New York law-governed agreements).
• Advising on cross-border compliance, data privacy, and regulatory issues.
• Developing and implementing internal risk and governance policies.
• Supporting corporate governance and company secretarial matters.
• Delivering training and guidance to internal teams.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an England & Wales-qualified solicitor with around 3–4 years’ PQE, gained at a top-tier law firm. Experience with U.S. And New York law and cross-border transactions will be highly advantageous.

You will bring strong technical skills, commercial judgment, and the confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced, global business.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with U.S./New York law and multi-jurisdictional legal issues.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic advice with practical execution.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and commercially minded approach.

If you have the skills described above and would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please kindly share your CV with Sarah - sturnbull@kgglobal.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2025

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