Director, M&A Legal

Liberty Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

25 days leave (+ option to purchase 5)

Private medical & dental

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Volunteer Time Off

Gym & wellness discounts

Car benefit scheme

Online learning platform

Job summary

Liberty Global plc in London is seeking a commercially minded Director, M&A Legal to join our Legal team. You will support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and growth investments across the transaction lifecycle, from due diligence through completion, balancing legal risk with business objectives.

You will work with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Regulatory teams, coordinate external advisers, and mentor junior colleagues while helping to shape precedents and playbooks

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and related deals.
• Ability to lead due diligence, drafting and negotiation stages.
• Strong commercial judgement with practical legal advice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and growth investments.
• Manage legal workstreams from confidentiality agreements and term sheets to signing and implementation.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Advise on legal risk and present practical options to commercial teams.
• Coordinate with external advisers and cross-functional teams across jurisdictions.

Skills

M&A experience

Commercial judgement

Drafting & negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Role overview

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

We tend to look for people with

Essential

• 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

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

Preferred education or qualification

• Professional legal qualification as a solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional in a relevant jurisdiction

What is in it for you?

• 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

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow's Connections Today! 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. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team and Grow with Us. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. We welcome people from all back