Interim Legal Counsel - Corporate

Overview

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Our Corporate
Legal Counsels support Endava’s in-house legal function by providing corporate legal advice across a broad range of matters, including governance, public company compliance, M&A support, treasury, restructurings and global expansion.

Corporate & Regulatory Support

• Provide corporate legal advice across the UK, US, Europe and other jurisdictions, under supervision
• Assist with corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters
• Assist with establishment of new group entities, including coordination with external counsel and preparation of incorporation documentation and filings

Public Company & Reporting

• Support US public company compliance activities, including legal review of the annual report (Form 20-F) and UK annual reports
• Assist with securities law and listing rule compliance, mandatory filings and disclosures
• Respond to auditor queries and support SOX-related processes, in coordination with senior legal colleagues and external advisers
• Gain exposure to listed-company governance and disclosure processes, including interaction with senior stakeholders

M&A, Treasury & Transactions

• Assist on M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and reviewing transaction documents, negotiations, completion activities and post-acquisition integration
• Support internal restructurings and intercompany arrangements
• Assist with treasury-related matters, including loan capitalisations and banking facilities
• Support risk assessment, issue escalation and stakeholder communication across transactions and integration activities

Litigation, Risk & External Counsel

• Support corporate litigation matters, including coordination with external counsel
• Draft and review corporate legal documents and contracts
• Support the selection and management of external legal counsel, including assisting with RFPs and cost management
• Monitor and escalate related party transactions, as applicable

Legal Technology & AI

• Use AI-enabled legal tools (e.g. document review, legal research and generative AI) to support drafting, analysis and issue spotting, under appropriate supervision
• Apply professional judgement when using AI-enabled tools, including validating outputs, identifying legal risk, and ensuring confidentiality, data protection and ethical standards are maintained
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes through responsible use of legal technology

Collaboration & Development

• Assist with the preparation of board and committee materials and support company secretarial matters
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Tax, Commercial, Employment and ESG
• Assist with the supervision of a junior lawyer’s corporate training seat

Development & Growth

• Build experience across corporate governance, public company compliance and cross-border transactions
• Develop confidence advising senior stakeholders under supervision
• Opportunity to broaden responsibility over time in line with capability and business needs

Skills & Experience

Required

• Law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent)
• Experience gained in private practice, ideally within a corporate or M&A team
• Strong drafting, organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, confident communicator with strong attention to detail

Preferred

• In-house corporate legal experience (desirable but not essential)
• Exposure to public company compliance, securities law or capital markets (US and/or UK)
• Experience supporting cross-border transactions or restructurings
• Practical experience using AI-enabled legal tools and critically assessing AI-generated outputs

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, organised and…