Senior Corporate Opportunities | Corporate M&A – Asset Management & Financial Services (c.10PQE+)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer to step into a strategic legal leadership role in the asset management sector. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence business strategy through involvement in high-value transactions. Ideal candidates will have significant expertise in M&A, a proven ability to manage complex transactions, and skills to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ideally 10+ PQE, flexible for suitable candidates.
• Trained at a reputable City firm with significant corporate experience.
• Background in asset management or financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value M&A, JV, and corporate restructuring transactions.
• Manage external counsel for cross-border mandates.
• Contribute to legal operations and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

M&A Transactions

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales

Job description

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Senior Corporate Opportunities | Corporate M&A – Asset Management & Financial Services (c.10PQE+), london (city of london)

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to step into a strategic legal leadership role within a fast-paced commercial environment?

Are you considering your next move outside of private practice where your legal expertise can directly impact business strategy?

Are you already in-house and looking for a broader, more influential legal position?

If so, keep reading ?

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with several clients across the asset management and wider financial services sectors who are exploring senior-level legal hires within their corporate functions. These positions will appeal to experienced corporate lawyers who enjoy strategic legal work, managing complex transactions, and acting as key legal advisers across the business.

The Role

Typical responsibilities are expected to include:

• Leading on high-value M&A, JV, and corporate restructuring transactions
• Acting as a senior legal stakeholder across legal, commercial, finance, and governance teams
• Project-managing broader elements of strategic transactions and investments
• Reviewing and negotiating legal documentation across corporate and financial matters
• Managing external counsel and overseeing execution on cross-border mandates
• Contributing to legal operations, internal frameworks, and risk management strategy

The Profile

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales, ideally with c.10PQE+ (happy to be flexible for the right candidate)
• Trained at a reputable City firm with significant experience in M&A and corporate transactions
• A background in asset management, private funds, or broader financial services is highly advantageous
• Proven leadership skills, able to operate at pace and influence senior stakeholders
• Equally suitable for those in private practice or already in-house, seeking a step up

Next Steps

If this aligns with your profile and aspirations, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below or reach out directly to [emailprotected] .