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Legal Counsel – 6 Month FTC Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Danos Group
Title: Legal Counsel – 6 Month FTC
Company: Danos Group
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Danos have been mandated on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract by a global asset manager, reporting into the UK Head of Legal.
The position is generalist in nature, but candidates with a strong background in funds / M&A is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across a range of legal issues affecting the company.
Assist in structuring and forming investment funds, preparing offering documents, partnership agreements, and regulatory filings.
Provide legal support on mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation of deal documents.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (e.g., vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements).
Support compliance with applicable laws and internal policies; identify legal and regulatory risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure ongoing compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), including reviewing data processing agreements and supporting internal data governance.
Your Profile:
Qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE
Solid experience with fund formation and M&A transactions.
Broad legal knowledge with the ability to confidently advise across multiple areas of law.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Commercially astute with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more.
