Legal Consultant - M&A

Axiom; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development resources

Learning and development programs

Remote/onsite/hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Axiom seeks Legal Consultants with M&A experience to support a global Fortune 500 client. You’ll provide end-to-end M&A support, including structuring, due diligence, and drafting key deal documents (SPAs, JVs, ancillary agreements).

Work with internal teams (legal, finance, tax, strategy) to obtain inputs and approvals and drive transactions to signing and closing. Flexible arrangements—remote, onsite or hybrid—are available depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years’ post‑qualification M&A experience at a reputable law firm and/or in‑house.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working largely autonomously, managing multiple workstreams, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Candidates interested in either full-time or part-time work arrangements are welcome

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support across the M&A deal lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiating key transaction documents (SPAs, JVs, ancillary agreements).
• Partner with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, tax, strategy and business teams) to obtain necessary inputs and approvals, and help drive transactions to signing and closing.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiating

Autonomous work

Cross-border transactions

Job description

We are currently on the lookout for Legal Consultants with M&A experience to join our ranks and support our global Fortune 500 client:

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end legal support across the M&A deal lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiating key transaction documents (SPAs, JVs, ancillary agreements).
• Partner with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, tax, strategy and business teams) to obtain necessary inputs and approvals, and help drive transactions to signing and closing.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5–10(+) years’ post‑qualification M&A experience at a reputable law firm and/or in‑house, with a strong track record on cross‑border acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures.
• Solid drafting and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working largely autonomously, managing multiple workstreams, and coordinating with external counsel and internal business stakeholders.
• Candidates interested in either full-time or part-time work arrangements are welcome

Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom's legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

World-class clients - our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility - we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility - in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time - we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team - we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us [e-mail] include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

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