Corporate M&A Lawyer

Marlin Selection Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer in London. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years' PQE, with extensive experience in complex cross-border M&A transactions. Responsibilities include leading M&A transactions, advising on corporate matters, and managing due diligence. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ PQE in Corporate/M&A.
• Extensive experience leading M&A deals from a top-tier law firm or corporate legal team.
• Strong technical expertise in company law and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end M&A transactions, structuring and executing deals.
• Advise on joint ventures and corporate reorganisations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents.

Skills

Corporate M&A expertise

Negotiation skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer to join our team in London. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record advising on complex, cross-border M&A transactions and corporate advisory matters. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and the confidence to work directly with senior stakeholders, boards, and counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end M&A transactions, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and executing deals.
• Advise on joint ventures, private equity, corporate reorganisations, venture capital investments, and strategic partnerships.
• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to senior executives, boards, and clients.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors and internal teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documentation including SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, and investment agreements.
• Oversee junior lawyers and contribute to the professional development of the wider legal team.
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments impacting corporate/M&A activity in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 10 years’ PQE in Corporate/M&A.
• Extensive experience in leading domestic and international M&A deals, preferably from a top-tier law firm or in-house corporate legal team.
• Strong technical expertise in company law, securities law, and corporate governance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior team members.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex cross-border M&A transactions.
• A dynamic and collaborative environment with exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities within a leading corporate platform.

Can't find the job you're looking for, send us your info and we will review your options?

(Permitted file size is 5Mb and file types are: doc, docx, txt, pdf, rtf, xls)

Please complete the form below, your data is processed here under legitimate interest. Please also note that for your privacy no data from this form is stored on this website ( view our privacy policy ).