Legal Counsel - M&A

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an M&A Legal Counsel to support their London-based legal team. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with 3-5 years PQE, possessing strong M&A experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing M&A transactions, drafting legal documents, and advising on corporate governance. This role is key to supporting the firm's ambitious growth strategy through strategic acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in a top-tier law firm.
• Experience in private equity and corporate transactions.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A transactions from inception to completion.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

M&A transactions

Drafting and negotiation

Corporate governance

Cross-border transactions

Fast-paced environment

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

M&A Legal Counsel – London

Our client, a dynamic and highly acquisitive listed company, is seeking an M&A Legal Counsel to join their London-based legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, supporting the company’s ambitious global growth strategy through strategic acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on and managing M&A transactions from inception to completion, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents, including SPAs, shareholder agreements, NDAs, and other corporate agreements.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and advisors to ensure smooth execution of deals.
• Assisting with corporate governance matters, including regulatory compliance, board approvals, and disclosure requirements.
• Providing strategic legal advice on post-merger integration and risk mitigation.
• Monitoring market trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes impacting M&A and corporate transactions.

Candidate Requirements

• UK-qualified solicitor with 3-5 years PQE, ideally gained within a top-tier law firm.
• Strong experience in M&A, private equity, and / or corporate transactions.
• Experience advising on cross-border transactions is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment with multiple ongoing deals.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions.