At a Glance
- Tasks: Review M&A documentation and provide legal guidance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: A leading financial services firm with a strong US presence.
- Benefits: Intellectually stimulating work, supportive culture, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with regular support from US colleagues.
- Why this job: Join a ground-floor opportunity to shape European operations in a high-growth business.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5-8 years' PQE and M&A experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A specialist financial services company primarily supporting global M&A transactions is looking to make an additional legal hire for its newly established European business - a genuine ground-floor opportunity within an established and highly regarded US headquartered company.
Sitting within the firm's post-closing department, this involves substantive legal work: reviewing M&A deal documentation, advising on deal agreements, transfers of interest, fund flow, and providing legal guidance across the business as European deal volume grows. You will liaise and support both internal business teams and external clients whilst working closely with operational colleagues.
This role would best suit someone looking to move away from pure corporate work and long hours and move into an in-house operational role, but still use their M&A transactional knowledge.
What's on offer:
- Varied, intellectually interesting work — contract analysis, legal interpretation, internal advisory, cross-border M&A.
- Opportunity to develop and apply expertise in a high growth business and help shape how the business operates in Europe.
- Supported by a well-established and successful company in the US.
- Collegiate, close-knit culture with strong US team support, highly-motivated European colleagues and regular face-to-face contact with the wider team.
- Genuine scope for the position to evolve and develop.
About you:
- Qualified solicitor or equivalent, with 5–8 years' PQE.
- A corporate, company commercial or operations background, with some experience of transactional M&A.
- EU or UK legal qualification, and knowledge of European law essential.
- European language skills a benefit.
Corporate (Commercial/Operations) In-House Lawyer employer: Fry and Brown
Fry and Brown is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Greater London that fosters innovation and integrity. Employees benefit from significant exposure to high-level legal matters, mentorship opportunities, and a clear path for career progression, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the asset management sector.
