In house M+A lawyer in City of London

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions

London | Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

We’re partnering with a global organisation with a strong international footprint across education, infrastructure, and services. The business continues to grow rapidly through strategic acquisitions and investments, and is now seeking a commercially minded M&A lawyer to join its London-based legal team.

The opportunity

This is a key role supporting the General Counsel and senior leadership team on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring projects. You’ll work closely with the global corporate development and finance teams, advising on all stages of the deal lifecycle, from early-stage evaluation and due diligence to negotiation and post-completion integration.

You’ll also support broader group legal initiatives, including governance, risk management, and advising on strategic projects as the organisation continues to expand its international portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support on global M&A transactions, investments, and joint ventures
• Advise on corporate structuring, due diligence, and transaction documentation
• Partner with internal stakeholders (finance, tax, HR, and operations) to manage deal execution
• Oversee external counsel engagement and manage transaction budgets
• Support post-acquisition integration and group restructuring activities
• Contribute to broader legal team initiatives, process improvement, and training

About you

• 5-10 years’ PQE (as a guide), with a strong grounding in M&A and corporate law
• Background in a leading law firm and/or in-house M&A role
• Experience working on cross-border or multi-jurisdictional deals
• Commercial, pragmatic approach and strong stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment with senior leaders

For more information please feel free to reach out to Martin Evensen - martin@heriotbrown.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

19-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English