Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ladd & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladd & Co. is seeking a Vice President for its M&A practice in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead transaction execution, manage diligence streams, and negotiate terms.

Candidates must have 6–10 years of relevant experience in M&A, with established credibility and a track record of overseeing complex transactions. The role requires strong stakeholder management and cross-border fluency for client interactions.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years' relevant experience, including management of transactions.
• Established credibility with clients and counterparties.
• Track record of independent execution on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction execution end-to-end.
• Manage diligence streams and negotiate terms.
• Supervise junior team members and liaise with clients.

Skills

Transaction leadership

Cross-border fluency

Stakeholder management

Job description

The firm is recruiting a Vice President to its M&A practice. Vice Presidents lead transaction execution end-to-end — managing diligence streams, negotiating commercial and structural terms, supervising junior team members, and serving as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and counterparties.

The role demands genuine deal judgement, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, and the credibility to operate at principal level on the client side. Cross-border experience and fluency across structuring, tax, and commercial considerations is expected.

Suited to candidates with substantive prior M&A execution experience who are ready to take ownership of senior workstreams and represent the firm in mandate.

Requirements

• 6–10 years' relevant experience, including substantive transaction or mandate leadership
• Established credibility with clients, counterparties, and counsel
• Track record of independent execution on complex matters
• Cross-border fluency expected
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction