Strategic Corporate M&A Counsel – AI-Driven Legal Tech

Legora; Makati; On-site; PHP 5,766,000 - 9,609,000; Full time

Job summary

Legora, Stockholm's expanding legal tech company, seeks a Corporate and M&A legal counsel to support rapid growth across mergers, acquisitions, financing, and day-to-day corporate matters. You will work with leadership and corporate development across time zones.

The role requires independence, multi-jurisdictional experience, and a pragmatic, business-focused approach. Swedish and English fluency, a UK/EU-qualified law degree, and 6–10 years' top-tier experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Law degree from Sweden/UK/EU and qualified to practice in that country.
• 6–10 years of experience at top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English.
• Experience leading due diligence and drafting and negotiating transaction documents across buy-side and sell-side mandates.
• Strong grounding in corporate law, including formation, governance, and recordkeeping across jurisdictions.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions with Corporate Development, Finance, and Leadership.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for closing.
• Manage end-to-end due diligence across jurisdictions.
• Advise on deal structuring, representations and warranties, indemnification, and post-closing mechanisms.
• Handle entity formation and establishment across jurisdictions, including constitutional documents.
• Maintain corporate books and regulatory filings to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support corporate governance matters, including board resolutions and filings.
• Develop templates and governance frameworks to standardise processes.

Skills

Swedish & English

Due diligence leadership

Negotiation

Cross-border transactions

Corporate governance

Independent judgment

Fast-paced environment

AI and legal tech interest

Education

Law degree (LL.M. or equivalent) from Sweden/UK/EU

Job description

Legora, Stockholm's expanding legal tech company, seeks a Corporate and M&A legal counsel to support rapid growth across mergers, acquisitions, financing, and day-to-day corporate matters. You will work with leadership and corporate development across time zones.

The role requires independence, multi-jurisdictional experience, and a pragmatic, business-focused approach. Swedish and English fluency, a UK/EU-qualified law degree, and 6–10 years' top-tier experience are expected.