Project Manager- Mergers & Acquisitions

Fletchers Solicitors; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced M&A Project Manager to guide strategic acquisitions and integrations. The role involves managing the full acquisition lifecycle, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful project outcomes in a hybrid working environment. Candidates must demonstrate proven success in managing M&A projects and have recognized project management qualifications.

Benefits

35-hour workweek

Bonus scheme (targets-based)

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Tax-efficient pension scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash

Enhanced family schemes

Social events

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing at least 5 successful M&A projects.
• Strong background in project or delivery management.
• Experience with complex projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of M&A projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives.
• Develop and lead communication and change management plans.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

PRINCE2

PMP

AgilePM

Job description

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Role: Project Manager- Mergers & Acquisitions

Location: Hybrid/Fletchers offices (travel to other locations will be required). We are based in the North West of England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton & Southport, as well as a team in Cambridge. We offer flexible working practices, balancing remote work with office collaboration.

About the Role

Fletcher Group is seeking an experienced M&A Project Manager to lead strategic acquisitions and integrations. You will manage the entire acquisition lifecycle, from due diligence to post-completion integration, working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of M&A projects, including due diligence, pre-sign activities, integration, and post-integration deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and desired outcomes.
• Develop and lead communication and change management plans.
• Manage project milestones, timelines, resources, risks, and budgets.
• Engage with legal and HR teams for people and engagement activities.
• Provide guidance to other project managers and report to governance forums.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of managing at least 5 successful M&A projects from definition to integration.
• Strong background in project or delivery management.
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM).
• Experience with complex projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present to senior stakeholders and drive decision-making.

Benefits

• 35-hour workweek
• Bonus scheme (targets-based)
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase extra days.
• Tax-efficient pension scheme, Life Assurance, Medicash, company sick pay, enhanced family schemes, flexible working, social events, and recognition awards.

About Fletchers

Fletchers is a growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence, with offices across the North-West and Cambridge. We value diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, offering career development opportunities and a supportive culture.

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.