Legal Counsel - Corporate M&A / Private Equity

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a deal-focused Private Equity / M&A lawyer to join their small legal team in London. This role offers significant responsibility in transactional work, requiring collaboration with investment teams and external counsel. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in corporate transactions and a strong background in private equity.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate transactions.
• Experience in infrastructure and/or energy transactions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing M&A transaction documents.
• Collaborating with investment and asset management teams.
• Managing legal workstreams and coordinating with external counsel.

Skills

Corporate Transactions

Cross-Border M&A

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Legal Counsel - Corporate M&A / Private Equity

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SSQ is pleased to partner with a global infrastructure fund with over $40bn AUM in their search for a deal-focused Private Equity / M&A lawyer. If you enjoy doing deals but want to move in-house to an active fund, this opportunity is for you.

The role is based in London, with a requirement to work in the office 4 days a week. The small legal team offers significant responsibility and a variety of roles, focusing on transactional work.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Drafting and reviewing M&A transaction documents, collaborating with investment and asset management teams, managing legal workstreams, coordinating with external counsel, and assisting with transaction execution.
2. Working with investment and asset management teams on the implementation and maintenance of management incentive plans.
3. Supporting the asset management team on portfolio company matters, including bolt-on M&A, corporate governance, HR, and financing transactions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate transactions, cross-border M&A, and private equity, preferably with some exposure to finance and capital markets (debt or equity) from a leading global law firm. Experience in infrastructure and/or energy transactions is highly desirable.

For further information, please email [e-mail] or apply through the advert. All applications will be treated confidentially.