Corporate Legal Counsel

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa are working with an international FinTech looking for an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join the legal team on an initial 4-month contract, starting ASAP. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on a broad range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, corporate governance, and general commercial legal support. Working closely with business leaders across the organisation, you will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This is an exciting environment for lawyers who enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' PQE
• Strong M&A and general corporate law experience, gained within a recognised law firm and/or in-house legal team
• Experience advising on corporate transactions, governance matters, restructurings, and broader corporate legal issues
• Must be able to start ASAP
• Must be based in the UK and able to work in a hybrid capacity from a London office as required

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-09-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

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