Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
About Longevity Partners Longevity Partners is a global, independent sustainability partner to real asset stakeholders, from investors to developers to occupiers. Founded in 2015, we bring together technical depth, finan…
Skills: Commercial contracts, Corporate governance, M&A, Due diligence, Employment law
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The Legal Counsel will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, support M&A transactions, and provide day-to-day legal advice on corporate governance and employment matters. They will also manage external counsel relationships and implement technology-driven solutions to improve legal efficiency.
Candidates should have 2-5 years of PQE with a strong background in M&A and general corporate/commercial law. The role requires a qualified lawyer in England & Wales or another jurisdiction with excellent negotiation skills and a pragmatic, commercial approach.
Longevity Partners is a global, independent sustainability partner to real asset stakeholders, from investors to developers to occupiers. Founded in 2015, we bring together technical depth, financial expertise, regulatory insight, and digital-first tools to deliver measurable impact across the full program lifecycle, from strategy development to on-the-ground execution.
Our team of 100+ sustainability professionals works across the full asset lifecycle, from acquisition through to exit, on projects spanning more than 45 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. We combine global insight with deep regional expertise, helping clients navigate local regulations and market dynamics to unlock value, reduce risk, and accelerate the transition to a resilient, sustainable future.
We are looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team in London. This is a broad, hands-on generalist role suited to a lawyer who enjoys working close to the business in a fast-paced, international scale-up environment. You will lead on general corporate and commercial matters alongside supporting M&A and corporate transactions, partnering closely with the General Counsel and stakeholders across our global operations.
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including client engagement terms, master service agreements, supplier and vendor agreements, and NDAs.
Advise on corporate governance matters, including entity management and board support across the group structure.
Support M&A transactions and corporate development activity, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and coordinating with external counsel and advisors across jurisdictions.
Provide day-to-day legal support on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Support compliance and risk management initiatives, including data protection, anti-bribery and Code of Conduct implementation.
Contribute to horizon-scanning on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business.
Own contract management and build innovative, technology and AI-enabled solutions to manage routine, business-as-usual work quickly and efficiently, enabling the business to self-serve where appropriate.
Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services.
Provide support on strategic projects as the legal function and wider business continue to grow.
Circa 2–5 years' PQE — this is a guide rather than a strict cut-off, and we welcome applications from candidates whose experience is a strong fit even if slightly outside this range.
Qualified in England & Wales or another jurisdiction; foreign-qualified lawyers are encouraged to apply.
Solid grounding in M&A and general corporate/commercial law, gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both.
Comfortable working autonomously within a lean legal team, with good judgement on when to escalate.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to translate legal risk into practical, commercial advice.
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or with international stakeholders is an advantage.
Genuinely curious about legal technology and AI, with an interest in using them to build smarter, more efficient ways of working.
A genuine interest in sustainability, ESG or the built environment is a plus, though not essential.
Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with a hands-on approach and the confidence to make sound judgement calls in a lean team.
Strong relationship-builder, able to earn trust and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating with ambiguity in a fast-moving, growing organisation.
High attention to detail, balanced with commercial pragmatism about what the business actually needs.
Our work is guided by six core values: One Team, Client Focus, Accountability, Curiosity, Innovation and Integrity. These shape how we work with each other and with our clients, and we look for people who share that same commitment to doing things the right way.
Longevity Partners is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital or parental status, or socioeconomic background. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience and merit.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate this.
Unlocking sustainable value for the real estate industry.
Longevity Partners is a multidisciplinary energy and sustainability consultancy. We support real asset businesses across the globe in the transition to a low carbon economy. We provide them with strategic guidance, compliance support and innovative solutions. Through our end-to-end bespoke services, we enable our clients to achieve their energy and resource efficiency targets, reduce their environmental impact, and future-proof their businesses. Longevity’s expert team has completed projects in more than 40 countries around the world, with offices in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Milan, Austin, Seattle and Tokyo. Visit our website to learn more: https://longevity-partners.com Interested in renewable energy projects? Our filial, Longevity Power, can support you: https://longevity-power.com
Offices: LABS House, 15-19 Bloomsbury Way, London, England WC1A 2TH, GB · 61, Rue de Lancry, Paris, Île-de-France 75010, FR · Heßstraße 82, Munich, Bavaria 80798, DE · 2-2-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Kishimoto Building, 7th Floor, Tokyo, 100-0005, JP · Via San Damiano, 9, Milan, Lombardy 20122, IT
Unlocking sustainable value for the real estate industry.
Longevity Partners is a multidisciplinary energy and sustainability consultancy. We support real asset businesses across the globe in the transition to a low carbon economy. We provide them with strategic guidance, compliance support and innovative solutions. Through our end-to-end bespoke services, we enable our clients to achieve their energy and resource efficiency targets, reduce their environmental impact, and future-proof their businesses. Longevity’s expert team has completed projects in more than 40 countries around the world, with offices in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Milan, Austin, Seattle and Tokyo. Visit our website to learn more: https://longevity-partners.com Interested in renewable energy projects? Our filial, Longevity Power, can support you: https://longevity-power.com
Offices: LABS House, 15-19 Bloomsbury Way, London, England WC1A 2TH, GB · 61, Rue de Lancry, Paris, Île-de-France 75010, FR · Heßstraße 82, Munich, Bavaria 80798, DE · 2-2-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Kishimoto Building, 7th Floor, Tokyo, 100-0005, JP · Via San Damiano, 9, Milan, Lombardy 20122, IT
