Senior Legal Counsel M&A - PE Backed Education Business

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding education business is seeking a mid-to-senior level lawyer to support its growth through M&A transactions. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support throughout the deal life-cycle, including drafting documents, conducting due diligence, and managing relationships with external advisors. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in cross-border M&A and a strong legal background. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded company and make a significant impact on its growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in cross border M&A transactions through the full life-cycle.
• Trained with an international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A projects with comprehensive legal support.
• Draft and review transaction documents and conduct due diligence.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Legal Risk Assessment

Due Diligence

Corporate Law

Education

Qualified Lawyer in UK or Common Law Jurisdiction

Job description

• M&A focussed role for a mid-to-senior level lawyer based in London/Hybrid
• A well funded and expanding PE backed Education business

About Our Client

Our Client is a well funded and expanding PE backed Education business with operations and sites throughout the world.

Job Description

You will support growth of the Group through assisting with the execution of M&A projects by providing comprehensive legal support for all aspects of such transactions throughout the whole deal life-cycle, including:

• drafting and reviewing transaction documents,
• conducting due diligence,
• assessing legal risks,
• record keeping,
• as well as ensuring internal policies and procedures are followed.

You will also:

• work day-to-day to support the Head of Corporate & Commercial on global M&A transactions (principally on the buy side).
• manage relationship and engagement with external lawyers and other external advisors and service providers working on any M&A transactions.
• work closely with internal stakeholders such as Corporate Development, Tax, Finance teams to ensure efficient progression on M&A transactions to meet annual targets

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a lawyer, qualified in the UK or another common law jurisdiction.

They will have trained with an international law firm and have substantial experience in cross border M&A transactions through the full life-cycle of deals.

Desirable

• Experience with real estate, greenfield, brownfield development and corporate finance transactions will also be useful.
• Knowledge and experience working with international laws and cross border transactions.

What's on Offer

For further information about the package on offer for this role, please apply or contact David Taylor of Michael Page Legal (London).