M&A Lawyer

Job description

Angove Partners are working with an insurance underwriter based in London, who are looking to bring on a M&A lawyer.

About this role:

You will underwrite W&I insurance policies related to M&A transactions and run the insurance transactional process alongside —working closely with private equity firms, corporates, lawyers, and insurers.

What will you be doing:

• Reviewing and negotiating W&I insurance policy wordings.
• Responding to insured counsel comments and proposed amendments to policy language
• Drafting bespoke endorsements, exclusions, limitations, and W&I-specific coverage provisions
• Advising underwriters internally on wording risk and legal interpretation issue
• Stress-testing wording against potential claims scenarios and litigation outcomes
• Helping maintain and update precedent wordings, clause libraries, and internal knowledge resources
• Working closely with W&I underwriters and claims teams on complex technical points
• Assessing whether requested wording changes materially alter the insurer’s risk position
• Analysing transaction documents (SPAs, disclosure letters, tax deeds, structuring memos)

About you:

• 2-7 years experience working as an M&A lawyer for a reputable law firm

• Strong understanding of deal processes and transaction dynamics

• Commercial mindset with excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

If you would like more information on this role, or any other roles we are recruiting for right now, please get in touch with: sam.brady@angove.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2026

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