Interim Corporate M&A Counsel — Junior, Fast-Paced Deals

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa is assisting a FTSE-listed international business in appointing an Interim Junior Legal Counsel (Corporate & Private M&A). This in-house role supports a pipeline of strategic transactions and corporate projects across multiple jurisdictions.

You will advise on private M&A, draft and negotiate deal documents, coordinate due diligence and partner with senior stakeholders to progress deals to completion.

Qualifications

• 1–5 PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor.
• Strong corporate transactional experience in-house or in a leading law firm.
• Significant experience advising on private M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advising on domestic and cross-border private M&A transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents.
• Coordinating legal due diligence and risk assessments.
• Working closely with external counsel and internal stakeholders through the deal lifecycle.
• Supporting broader corporate and strategic initiatives.

Skills

PQE England & Wales

Corporate transactional

Stakeholder management

Autonomous working

Education

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa is assisting a FTSE-listed international business in appointing an Interim Junior Legal Counsel (Corporate & Private M&A). This in-house role supports a pipeline of strategic transactions and corporate projects across multiple jurisdictions.

You will advise on private M&A, draft and negotiate deal documents, coordinate due diligence and partner with senior stakeholders to progress deals to completion.