Legal Counsel, Corporate M&A

Page Personnel; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization in the education sector is looking for an M&A Lawyer for a hybrid role in central London. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on transactions, managing compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary alongside additional benefits and the chance to impact education worldwide.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Additional benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years PQE in Corporate M&A.
• Experience managing complex transactions.
• Proactive approach to identifying legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and oversight on mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and advise on corporate governance.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Corporate Governance

Risk Management

Job description

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• Global organisation within the education sector searching for an M&A Lawyer
• Hybrid central London role working cross-border

About Our Client

Our client is a global educational provider operating across a network of schools from early years through to secondary. With an emphasis on personalised education, the group is known for their innovation and collaborations with world-renowned institutions to enhance learning outcomes.

Job Description

• Provide legal advice and oversight on mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction-related documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel
• Advise on corporate governance matters
• Support the Legal department in developing templates and processes for transactions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide training and guidance to the wider business

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will have

• 2 - 3 years PQE
• Experience in Corporate M&A
• Strong knowledge of legal compliance and corporate governance.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary up to £85,000 depending on candidate experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Additional benefits package
• Hybrid working in central London
• The chance to work in a large organisation making a meaningful impact globally