Legal Counsel
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Position Description:
CGI is looking for an experienced and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our global in-house Corporate Legal team. This is a hands-on position where youll work both independently and collaboratively with international colleagues advising on some of CGIs most significant legal mandates.
If you are a lawyer with strong technical acumen pragmatic business instincts and a collaborative spirit we invite you to be part of a legal team that partners closely with Finance HR M&A and other key functions across our operations.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
Join us and youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
Advise on and manage complex corporate restructurings M&A transactions divestitures and corporate governance activities with a focus on UK &European jurisdictions.
Support integration activities following M&A transactions.
Draft review and negotiate corporate agreements and supporting legal documentation.
Provide clear legal advice to internal stakeholders regarding risk compliance and strategy.
Collaborate with international teams supporting CGIs global operations and ensuring compliance with corporate laws across UK & Europe.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Qualified lawyer with corporate/M&A experience at a leading law firm or in-house within a multinational company.
Able to exercise sound judgment prioritise effectively and deliver under tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal drafting and communication skills.
French language skills would be an advantage though not essential.
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What you can expect from us:
Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Employment Type
Full-Time
