Senior Legal Counsel M&A

MAM Gruppe; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading corporate law firm in Hamburg is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice on complex corporate transactions, focusing on M&A. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, with a solid understanding of compliance and governance. Fluency in German and English is essential. This role involves overseeing due diligence efforts, preparing key documents, and managing external relationships, all within an international context.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in corporate transactions, preferably with a focus on M&A.
• Collaborative mindset and readiness to work in an international setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Aufgaben

• Offer legal guidance during initial transaction planning and documentation stages.
• Support compliance and governance requirements throughout deal execution.
• Oversee and coordinate due diligence efforts.
• Prepare and negotiate key transactional documents.
• Assist in obtaining necessary regulatory and internal approvals.
• Facilitate the closing process and monitor fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Develop procedures for the interim period between contract signing and completion.
• Manage relationships with external advisors.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer with relevant professional accreditation

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Legal Counsel M&A

Location : Hamburg

Our client is seeking a legal professional to provide expert advice and support on a variety of complex corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Offer legal guidance during initial transaction planning and documentation stages.
• Support compliance and governance requirements throughout deal execution.
• Oversee and coordinate due diligence efforts.
• Prepare and negotiate key transactional documents, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Assist in obtaining necessary regulatory and internal approvals.
• Facilitate the closing process and monitor fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Develop procedures for the interim period between contract signing and completion.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and oversee related budgets.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with relevant professional accreditation.
• Significant experience in corporate transactions, preferably with a focus on M&A.
• Strong communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work across cultures.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Fluency in German and English required; additional languages beneficial.
• Collaborative mindset and readiness to work in an international setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed.