Summary: The Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial role at Breedon involves providing expert legal support in corporate and commercial matters, with a focus on M&A activities and complex commercial contracts. The position requires collaboration with various departments to align legal support with business objectives. This role offers significant exposure to high-stakes projects within a growing company that is expanding into the USA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support the legal aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, procurement, sustainability, and HR departments to provide legal support.

Key Skills:

• Qualified lawyer with expertise in corporate and commercial law.
• Proven experience in handling corporate transactions, including M&A.
• Minimum of 3-7 years post qualification experience in an in-house legal department or relevant practice group.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Derby

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal