Category: Legal Affairs
Main location: United Kingdom, England - London, London
Position ID: J0725-0197
Employment Type: Full Time

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 you’ll work both independently and collaboratively with international colleagues, advising on some of CGI’s 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 ‘World’s 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 you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll 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 CGI’s 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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