Director, M&A

Liberty Global; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Pension contribution matching up to 10

Volunteer Time Off

Car benefit scheme

Learning platform access

Job summary

Liberty Global plc is seeking a commercially minded Director, M&A Legal to join the London Legal team. You will support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and growth investments, advising on complex transactions from due diligence through completion and implementation.

You will partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Regulatory colleagues to deliver coordinated outcomes, manage external advisers, and develop precedents and playbooks for the team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in company law and M&A work, in house or private practice.
• Experience leading or supporting transactions through due diligence to completion.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and practical risk-based advice.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional legal support across acquisitions, disposals, JVs and growth investments.
• Manage workstreams from confidentiality agreements through due diligence, signing and implementation.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Identify legal issues and offer practical options aligned with commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Regulatory teams.
• Manage external advisers and oversee legal spend with proportionate oversight.
• Prepare clear advice, risk summaries, and transaction updates for senior stakeholders.

Skills

M&A experience

Company law

Drafting & negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Legal qualification

Education

Qualified solicitor / barrister or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded Director, M&A Legal to join our Legal team in London, reporting to the VP Legal. You will provide practical legal support across mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, growth investments and portfolio activity, helping the business make informed decisions and manage legal risk effectively. Working closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Regulatory colleagues, you will contribute throughout the transaction lifecycle, from early evaluation and due diligence through negotiation, signing, completion and implementation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced transactional lawyer who enjoys combining technical legal expertise with commercial judgement and clear decision support. You will take responsibility for significant legal workstreams, work with colleagues and advisers across functions and jurisdictions, and help translate complex issues into practical recommendations. The role has no formal direct reports, but you will have opportunities to share knowledge, support early career colleagues and improve the precedents, playbooks and working practices used across the Legal team.

What will you be doing?

• Providing legal support across acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, growth investments, reorganisations and portfolio transactions
• Managing legal workstreams from confidentiality arrangements and term sheets through due diligence, signing, completion and subsequent implementation
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents and related agreements
• Identifying material legal issues and recommending practical options that support commercial objectives
• Partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Regulatory and other specialist teams to deliver coordinated outcomes
• Managing external legal advisers and supporting proportionate and transparent oversight of legal spend
• Preparing clear advice, risk summaries, approval papers and transaction updates for senior stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong experience in company law, mergers and acquisitions and investment related work, gained in private practice, in house or through a combination of both
• Experience supporting transactions through due diligence, drafting, negotiation, signing and completion
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide clear, proportionate and practical legal advice
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, project management and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities and stakeholders in a transaction environment
• Confidence working with external advisers and coordinating legal input across functions and jurisdictions
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships across legal and business teams
• Professional legal qualification as a solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional in a relevant jurisdiction

Desirable

• Experience in technology, media, content, telecoms, digital infrastructure or energy
• Experience supporting international or cross border transactions
• Experience supporting governance or company secretarial activities
• Experience reviewing investment documentation and governance rights affecting portfolio value

Liberty Global is a team of experienced operators and investors across telecom, media, and tech. We create value through the strategic management of two core platforms: Liberty Telecom and Liberty Growth. Liberty Telecom is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications, providing approximately 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through leading brands, such as "Virgin Media O2", VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Liberty Growth invests in scalable businesses across the technology, media, sports, and infrastructure sectors, with a portfolio of around 70 companies, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage those who bring fresh perspectives, diverse experiences and bold ideas to apply.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary plus bonus where applicable
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase five more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10% (UK only)
• Free public transport subscription (NL only)
• 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast paced and passionate team