Senior Legal Counsel - M&A

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding private equity-backed education business is seeking a skilled M&A Lawyer to support its growth through strategic transactions. In this dynamic role, you will draft and review critical transaction documents, assess legal risks, and ensure compliance with internal policies. Collaborating closely with the Head of Corporate & Commercial and various internal teams, you will facilitate efficient deal progression. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in cross-border M&A transactions and have a strong legal background from an international law firm. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in cross-border M&A transactions throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Knowledge of international laws and cross-border transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing transaction documents.
• Managing relationships with external lawyers and advisors.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Legal Risk Assessment

Compliance

Cross-Border Transactions

Education

Qualified Lawyer in the UK

Training at International Law Firm

Job description

Job Title: M&A Lawyer (Mid-to-Senior Level) - London/Hybrid

About Our Client

Our client is a well-funded and expanding private equity-backed education business with operations and sites worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking a lawyer to support the growth of the group by assisting with the execution of M&A projects. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Drafting and reviewing transaction documents
2. Assessing legal risks
3. Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures

You will also:

1. Support the Head of Corporate & Commercial on global M&A transactions, primarily on the buy side
2. Manage relationships with external lawyers, advisors, and service providers involved in M&A transactions
3. Collaborate with internal teams such as Corporate Development, Tax, and Finance to facilitate efficient deal progression and meet targets

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer in the UK or a common law jurisdiction, with training at an international law firm and substantial experience in cross-border M&A transactions throughout the deal lifecycle. Additional experience in real estate, greenfield or brownfield development, and corporate finance transactions is desirable. Knowledge of international laws and cross-border transactions is a plus.

What's on Offer

For more information about the package, please apply or contact David Taylor at Michael Page Legal (London).