Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Lawyer UK Experience Preferred

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Lawyer with 4+ years of post-qualification experience and a strong background in advising on mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructures, joint ventures, and private equity transactions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working within the UK legal framework, either through professional practice or formal legal education.

This role involves supporting international clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and providing commercially focused legal advice throughout the deal lifecycle.

Responsibilities

- Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.

- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), Shareholders Agreements, Disclosure Letters, and ancillary agreements.

- Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence and prepare due diligence reports.

- Coordinate transaction closings and manage completion processes.

- Advise on corporate governance matters and post-completion obligations.

- Liaise with clients, counterparties, financial advisers, and other external stakeholders throughout transactions.

- Conduct legal research on UK corporate and commercial law and monitor regulatory developments affecting M&A transactions.

- Support senior lawyers and clients in managing multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) and admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.

- 4+ years of post-qualification experience in Corporate/M&A law.

- Demonstrated experience advising on UK M&A transactions and corporate matters.

- Strong understanding of UK Companies Act 2006, corporate governance principles, and transaction processes.

- Experience drafting and negotiating corporate transaction documents, including SPAs, APAs, Shareholders Agreements, and Disclosure Letters.

- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced, remote working environment.

- Experience working with international or cross-border transactions is highly desirable.

Benefits

- Opportunity for 100% remote work.

- Competitive GBP compensation package.

- Exposure to high-value UK and international corporate transactions.

- Access to ongoing professional development and legal research resources.

- Collaborative and supportive international legal team.