Interim Corporate Legal Counsel (Private M&A)

Job description

Interim Junior Legal Counsel (Corporate & Private M&A)

MLA is partnering with a FTSE-listed international business at the forefront of digital learning, assessment and workforce development to appoint an Interim Junior Legal Counsel.

This is a highly commercial role sitting within a collaborative in-house legal team, supporting a significant pipeline of strategic transactions and corporate projects. The successful candidate will play a key role advising on private M&A activity across multiple jurisdictions, partnering closely with corporate development, finance and senior business stakeholders.

This opportunity would suit a lawyer who enjoys being close to decision-making, influencing transaction strategy and driving deals through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on domestic and cross-border private M&A transactions.
• Leading and supporting acquisitions, investments, disposals and joint ventures.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation.
• Coordinating legal due diligence exercises and managing risk assessments.
• Working closely with external counsel and internal stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Supporting broader corporate and strategic initiatives across the business.

About You

• 1 – 5 PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent).
• Strong corporate transactional experience gained within a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal team.
• Significant experience advising on private M&A transactions.
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-08-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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