Our client, a dynamic and highly acquisitive listed company, is seeking an M&A Legal Counsel to join their London-based group legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, supporting the company’s ambitious global growth strategy through strategic acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising on and managing M&A transactions from inception to completion, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents, including SPAs, shareholder agreements, NDAs, and other corporate agreements.
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and advisors to ensure smooth execution of deals.
- Assisting with corporate governance matters, including regulatory compliance, board approvals, and disclosure requirements.
- Providing strategic legal advice on post-merger integration and risk mitigation.
- Monitoring market trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes impacting M&A and corporate transactions.
Candidate Requirements:
- UK-qualified solicitor with 3-5 years PQE, ideally gained within a top-tier law firm.
- Strong experience in M&A, private equity, and/or corporate transactions.
- Experience advising on cross-border transactions is highly desirable.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment with multiple ongoing deals.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions.
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