Business Lawyer, Corporate Litigation (Director)

Fry and Brown; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Corporate Litigation Specialist with a passion for mergers and acquisitions. This role combines business and legal responsibilities, offering a chance to engage with senior executives in corporate deals across Europe. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, ideally from a reputable firm, and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-qualification experience in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Good understanding of mergers and acquisitions.
• Ability to interpret complex merger agreements.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-stakes corporate deals across Europe.
• Interact with top-level executives.
• Manage post-closing activities.

Skills

Project management

Commercial mindset

Tact and diplomacy

Education

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for mergers and acquisitions? Our client is seeking a Corporate Litigation Specialist to join their dynamic business. This role offers a unique blend of business and legal responsibilities, providing an unparalleled opportunity to work on high-stakes corporate deals across Europe. You will be the face of the organisation in Europe, interacting with top-level executives and playing a pivotal role in post-closing activities.

Our client is looking for a litigation or dispute resolution lawyer with approximately at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally from a reputable law firm. A good understanding of M&A is essential, with the ability to read and interpret complex merger agreements. The ideal candidate will possess excellent project management skills, a commercial mindset, and the ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy. This role is based in Amsterdam, with some flexibility for exceptional candidates in London.