Legal Counsel – Corporate

Low Carbon

. Advise the business on corporate transactions, company secretarial work and corporate governance .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate transactions, M&A, and corporate governance, with a strong focus on legal due diligence and managing external legal advisers. Proficient in implementing legal technology and AI to enhance processes and improve governance.

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Corporate TransactionsM&A ExperienceLegal Due DiligenceCompany Secretarial ExperienceLegal Technology Implementation

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceContract NegotiationStatutory FilingsKYC CoordinationLegal AdvisoryBoard ResolutionsCross-Border TransactionsInvestment Committee SupportCommercial ContractsShareholder Agreements

Soft Skills

Strong Commercial AwarenessHighly OrganisedAttention to DetailSelf-StarterCan-Do Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Legal TechnologyAI ToolsDocument CertificationNotarisation

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified in England and WalesCommon Law Jurisdiction Qualification

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyInfrastructureIn-House ExperienceCorporate TransactionsCross-Border Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the business on corporate transactions, company secretarial work and corporate governance
Structure, review, negotiate, execute and manage M&A, joint venture, corporate, financing, shareholder and commercial contract arrangements
Support the Investment Committee Secretary with investment committee and investment approval processes
Assist with legal due diligence and manage external legal advisers and associated fees
Work with local counsel on German and Polish transactions
Oversee company secretarial matters, statutory registers and filings
Draft board and shareholder minutes and resolutions
Implement corporate actions and reorganisations, including dividends, share allotments, buybacks, amendments of Articles and board composition
Manage incorporations of UK and non-UK group companies
Manage third-party company secretarial providers for group companies outside the UK
Coordinate KYC requests, including document certification and notarisation
Advise HR, finance, procurement and operations on day-to-day legal queries
Support disputes, internal governance processes, policies, and legal and regulatory developments
Improve team processes through legal technology and AI, including drafting, due diligence, KYC, governance and knowledge management
Work directly with teams across the business, especially the investment team and deal leads

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified in England and Wales, or in another common law jurisdiction with English law experience
Circa 1–3 PQE; other PQE levels with the appropriate experience will be considered
Corporate or M&A experience from a law firm, whether in practice or through training contract seats
Genuine interest in corporate transactional work and ambition to take on more responsibility on deals over time
Self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude when taking carriage of broader in-house matters, including governance, employment, disputes and general commercial queries
Strong commercial awareness and business sense
Highly organised, with close attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of matters
Initiative in improving processes and ways of working, and genuine interest in using legal technology and AI
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available
Demonstrable track record of implementing legal technology or AI tools in practice is advantageous but not essential
Renewable energy or infrastructure experience is advantageous but not essential
Some in-house experience is advantageous but not essential
Cross-border transactional experience is advantageous but not essential
German or Polish language skills are advantageous but not essential
Company secretarial or corporate governance experience is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)
Discretionary Bonus
Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
Contributory Pension
Cycle scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice