UK Licensed Corporate Lawyer

Avantia Law Limited; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is looking for a Lawyer - Contracts to review and negotiate high volumes of pre-M&A contracts. This remote role requires 3+ years of corporate law experience and a law license in the UK or Europe. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and collaborate with a team of legal professionals. A tech-savvy background with interest in legal technology is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' corporate/transactional law experience post-qualification, in-house or private practice.
• Experience in negotiating pre-M&A contracts independently.
• Familiarity with asset managers, investment banks, or financial services firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate high volumes of pre-M&A contracts.
• Manage and deepen client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Work with other lawyers and paralegals, reviewing junior team members' work.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Client Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Licensed to practice Law in the UK or Europe

Tools

Legal Technology

Job description

A company is looking for a Lawyer - Contracts (Remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation: Review and negotiate high volumes of pre-M&A contracts, liaising with counterparties and updating client playbooks
• Client Management: Manage and deepen client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Team Collaboration: Work with other lawyers and paralegals, reviewing junior team members' work and assisting with training

Required Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Law in the UK or Europe
• 3+ years' corporate/transactional law experience post-qualification, in-house or private practice
• Experience in negotiating pre-M&A contracts independently
• Familiarity with asset managers, investment banks, or financial services firms preferred
• Tech-savvy and adaptable to legal technology, with an interest in AI and legal tech welcomed