Corporate Finance Lawyer

School: Group Central Support United Kingdom Office

Corporate Finance Lawyer

Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office).

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Lawyer to join Nord Anglia Education, in the Legal team based in our London Victoria HQ.

This opportunity is a 3-month FTC.

We are looking for someone to provide legal strategic M&A/Corporate Finance/project support to Group Legal across Nord Anglia Education.

The role:

We seek an individual to join as a Corporate Finance Lawyer where your focus will be:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents (e.g., sale and purchase agreements, disclosure letters, and ancillary agreements and documentation) in connection with closing and post-closing of strategic M&A, financing and equity capital market processes.
• Help to manage due diligence exercises, including coordinating with internal teams and external advisors to gather and analyse relevant information.
• Provide legal support to Chief Legal Officer, Head of Corporate & Commercial and senior project leads on various aspects of strategic corporate finance projects, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and shareholder matters.
• Advise on legal risks and mitigate potential issues through clear and practical advice and communication.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including securities law, corporate governance standards, and any industry-specific rules that may apply.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, including finance, tax, investor relations, and operations, to ensure the smooth execution of the transactions.
• Support in closing and post-closing matters connected with relevant corporate projects, ensuring all legal formalities are met and necessary approvals are obtained.
• Assist, in liaison with external counsel, in the preparation and coordination of closing documents and ensure timely completion of all tasks.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Degree in law
• Training in an international or well-regarded national firm
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• High level of planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Willing to help and be flexible
• The ability to work accurately and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to work on own initiative, solving problems as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

To Apply

On-line applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

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