Senior Legal Counsel

Job Title: Senior Legal CounselLocation: London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic legal team, supporting a high-profile confidential M&A project involving multi-jurisdictional restructuring within BAT entities. This role requires a seasoned legal professional with strong M&A expertise to oversee due diligence, coordinate legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions, and support negotiations.

• Oversee the legal due diligence process for the M&A project.

• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for legal counsel across different jurisdictions during due diligence.

• Manage and coordinate legal queries, providing updates to Senior Counsel and escalating issues where necessary.

• Collaborate with advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project deliverables.

• Support contract negotiations with suppliers and assist in finalising project documentation.

• UK-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience in an international law firm or as in-house counsel for a multinational company.

• Extensive M&A experience, including managing complex due diligence processes.

• Strong ability to identify risks, advise on structuring options, and develop risk mitigation strategies.

• Exceptional drafting skills with attention to detail.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work at pace and under pressure within tight project timelines.

• Strong multi-tasking and organisational capabilities.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Comfortable working full-time from the London office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to take on a pivotal role in a complex, fast-moving M&A project. If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this environment, we'd love to hear from you!