M&A Business Development Role for Corporate Lawyer

Fry and Brown; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant city-based company in London is seeking a UK qualified corporate transactional lawyer to transition into a business development role. This position offers the opportunity to drive growth strategies and manage transactions while collaborating with peers across Europe and the US. Ideal candidates will possess 3 to 10 years of M&A experience and exceptional relationship-building skills. The role promises autonomy and substantial growth potential, making it perfect for those looking to shift into a more entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of experience in M&A.
• Top law firm training.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interest in transitioning to a sales-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive growth strategies in select EU markets.
• Originate and manage transactions.
• Collaborate with US and European peers.
• Operate autonomously in a new role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Intellectual curiosity

Education

UK qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

If you’re an experienced corporate transactional lawyer looking for a change, have you considered a move into a business development role?

Our client is seeking a UK qualified lawyer with top law firm training and strong interpersonal skills to join their vibrant City based London office. This role offers the chance to shape and drive growth strategies within select EU markets for an expanding company with a strong presence in the venture capital and private equity sectors. You will be working at the front end of the process and will also be involved in originating and managing transactions. Although a UK focussed role you will work closely with peers in the US and across Europe. You will enjoy the autonomy of a brand-new position where your hard work will directly translate into reward.

We are searching for a professional with 3 to 10 years of experience in M&A, who is ready to transition into a sales-focused role. You will have exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to motivate yourself independently. You should be intellectually curious and passionate about delivering extraordinary value and service to clients. This is a perfect fit for someone looking to transition from a traditional legal role to a more entrepreneurial setting with substantial growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive growth strategies within select EU markets for an expanding company with a strong presence in venture capital and private equity sectors.
• Work at the front end of the process and be involved in originating and managing transactions.
• Collaborate with peers in the US and across Europe while focusing on a UK-focused role.
• Operate with autonomy in a brand-new position where effort translates into reward.

Qualifications

• UK qualified lawyer with 3 to 10 years of experience in M&A and top law firm training.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate yourself independently and work with minimal supervision.
• Intellectually curious and passionate about delivering extraordinary value and service to clients.
• Interest in transitioning from a traditional legal role to a more entrepreneurial, sales-focused setting with growth potential.