A leading European passenger transport business is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a broad growth-focused role supporting strategic initiatives across the UK and Europe, including M&A activity, major tender opportunities, commercial contracts and corporate acquisitions.

The role

• Support corporate transactions, acquisitions and business development activity.
• Review and advise on tender documentation, concession agreements and associated contracts.
• Assess legal and commercial risk and recommend practical solutions.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to stakeholders across the business.
• Work closely with Commercial, Finance, Tax, Treasury and external legal advisers.
• Contribute to wider Group Legal initiatives and governance projects.

The ideal candidate

• Qualified lawyer, upwards 3 to 5 years PQE.
• Corporate, commercial and/or M&A experience from private practice or in-house.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Procurement or tendering experience would be useful, but is not essential.

Why apply?

• High-profile, commercially interesting work across the UK and Europe.
• Collaborative and experienced legal team.
• Exposure to strategic growth projects during an exciting period for the business.
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the London office.

How to apply

If this could be of interest, please get in touch with Sophie Chown at Taylor Root to discuss in confidence.

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