*Immediately available Australian and/or New Zealand Qualified Corporate Commercial Lawyers*

Overview

In this role, you will provide corporate and commercial legal support in a London-based in-house function. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to review and negotiate commercial contracts, support M&A activities, and ensure regulatory compliance. The position focuses on proactive risk management and relationship-building within the business. This contract role offers the chance to shape cross-border commercial matters and contribute to a fast-paced legal function.

Pay / Benefits

• pro rata salary 80,000–100,000
• London-based contract role
• In-house exposure

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial contracts (subscription, licence, and vendor agreements)
• Support assessment, negotiation, and post-transaction elements of M&A
• Ensure compliance with data protection, anti-bribery, and AML regulations
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across operations

Key requirements

• PQE 4-6 years
• Qualified in Australia or New Zealand or other jurisdictions (London-based)
• Experience in corporate/M&A and commercial law
• In-house or interim/contract experience desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Commercial contracts review and negotiation
• M&A support (assessment, negotiation, post-transaction)
• Compliance knowledge (data protection, anti-bribery, AML)

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