Corporate M&A Lawyer, 2-6 years PQE, In-house
- Recruiter
- Legal Professionals
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Dependent on experience
- Posted
- 04 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 16 Jan 2017
- Ref
- MAE14632
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Corporate, Corporate Finance / M&A
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client, a Japanese trading house which offers services across a variety of sectors, is looking for a 2-6 PQE M&A Lawyer to provide legal advice on M&A transactions and general corporate commercial matters. This opportunity offers great exposure to a variety of deals across different sectors including energy, infrastructure, private equity etc.
THE ROLE
The role will be reporting into the Manager and working alongside the business to provide practical legal advice.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice on cross border M&A transactions , joint venture and private equity investments in different fields;
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating share purchase, joint venture, investment and shareholders agreements, disclosure letters and guarantees;
- Assisting with the review, drafting and amending general commercial contracts and ad-hoc agreements etc;
- Liaising with external lawyers where required.
THE CANDIDATE
- The successful candidate will be c.2-6 year* PQE M&A lawyer with experience gained either in-house and in private practice.
- General corporate commercial experience is desirable but not essential
*Candidates outside of this bracket will be considered if they are able to demonstrate the prerequisite experience required.