Director Senior Legal Counsel M&A
MLA is supporting a globally recognised investor and operator in digital infrastructure and connectivity on a key strategic legal hire.
With operations spanning multiple jurisdictions, the business is a major player across telecoms, broadband, media and technology assets, with a strong track record of complex M&A, joint ventures and platform investments. Known for its fast-paced, deal-driven environment, it offers lawyers the opportunity to work at the centre of high-value, cross-border transactions that directly shape the organisation’s growth strategy.
This hire sits within a high-calibre legal team and will work closely with a recently appointed senior leader (ex-top-tier private practice), reflecting continued investment in the functition.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the VP Legal, this is a senior, business-facing role with significant exposure to executive stakeholders and strategic decision-making.
- You will lead on a broad range of matters including:
- M&A transactions across international markets
- Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
- Growth investments and portfolio activity
- Corporate governance and board-level support
This role offers the chance to operate as a true strategic adviser, working closely with senior business teams and helping to drive value creation across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead legal input across the full transaction lifecycle, from structuring through to execution and integration
- Provide commercially focused, pragmatic advice on complex and high-value deals
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders across finance, tax, treasury and regulatory
- Oversee external counsel and manage legal spend effectively
- Support governance processes, including board and company secretarialmatters
- Contribute to portfolio company oversight and ongoing investment activity
Mentor and support more junior members of the team
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong background in M&A, company law and investment work (likely from a leading private practice or in-house team)
- Proven ability to navigate complex, cross-border transactions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distil complexity into clear advice
- Excellent organisational and project management capabilities
- A collaborative, solutions-focused and commercially driven mindset
Desirable:
- Experience in sectors such as telecoms, digital infrastructure, media, energy or technology
- Exposure to international or multi-jurisdictional environments
- Experience supporting governance or company secretarialmatters
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate/M&A lawyer to step into a high-impact role within a globally active, deal-focused business, working on transactions that are both commercially and strategically significant.
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