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Senior Legal Counsel
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 450 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Senior Legal Contractors - Corporate Restructuring | £500-£600/day PAYE | Hybrid (1-3 days in office) | Immediate Start
A leading FTSE 100 powerhouse is undergoing a complex, multi-jurisdictional legal entity restructuring programme and is urgently seeking experienced corporate lawyers to support this high-impact transformation.
This is a key opportunity to contribute to a global group simplification project, involving entity liquidations, balance sheet rationalisation, and corporate restructuring across multiple jurisdictions.
The Essentials:
We are looking for lawyers who can hit the ground running, and who bring:
2+ years' PQE (UK qualified or equivalent)
Proven experience in UK company law, especially corporate actions under English law
Confidence in preparing and managing board and shareholder minutes, PoAs, capital reorganisations, and Companies Act compliance
A solid track record of supporting intra-group restructurings and subsidiary governance
Experience liaising with and managing external counsel, Tax, Finance, and CoSec teams
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly commercial environmentAbout the Role:
You'll be joining a high-performing legal team during a critical phase of business transformation. Your focus will be on:
Supporting the simplification of group structure
Drafting and reviewing corporate documents and filings
Coordinating with stakeholders across the group
Ensuring governance and legal compliance across UK and international entitiesDetails:
Rate: £500-£600/day (PAYE, including holiday pay)
Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 to 3 days per week in-office (Berkshire HQ, easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line)
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 8/9 monthsIf you're a technically strong corporate lawyer with UK restructuring and governance experience - and you're ready to get stuck into a meaningful project - we'd love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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