At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling high-value M&A transactions and client relationships.
- Company: Global financial services firm renowned for its M&A advisory expertise.
- Benefits: Structured training, quality deal exposure, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Ideal for motivated lawyers seeking growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in complex deals while building your professional network.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 0-5 years of post-qualification experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is a rare opportunity to join the in-house legal team of a global financial services organisation specialising in M&A advisory. Our client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist in the M&A space with a global footprint and an ambitious European growth strategy.
The organisation has built its reputation on doing complex, high-value transactional work to an exceptional standard and is looking for a talented, driven lawyer to join a small, high-performing transactions team. You will work directly on client-facing M&A transaction agreements. From instruction through to signing, you will own your deal portfolio — reviewing and negotiating agreements, managing client relationships, and solving complex legal issues in real time.
You will be working on sophisticated, high-value transactions, negotiating directly with partners and senior associates at leading international law firms, and building a deal sheet that genuinely reflects the quality of work you have done. We are deliberately open-minded about background for this role. The team has had its best results hiring sharp, motivated lawyers who want to learn and grow — not those seeking an easy exit from private practice.
Whilst a corporate transactional background is an obvious fit, even those from a contentious background have succeeded in the past. You will be well-suited to this role if you are a qualified solicitor with 0 to around 5 years' post-qualification experience. You should thrive with autonomy, taking ownership of your work, and having a client servicing mindset.
You should be resilient and adaptable, with a high tolerance for fast-moving deal timelines and the occasional unsociable hour that M&A demands. In return you will receive structured, supportive training and quality deal exposure throughout your career without micromanagement. You will receive direct exposure to major, publicly reported M&A transactions — and the professional network that comes with it.
Culturally this is a collaborative, respectful team where talented people are trusted to do great work.
In-House Solicitor – M&A Transactions in London employer: Fry and Brown
Join a prestigious global financial services organisation that champions professional growth and offers a collaborative work culture. As an In-House Solicitor in the M&A Transactions team, you will enjoy structured training, direct exposure to high-value deals, and the opportunity to build a robust professional network, all while working in an environment that values autonomy and respects your contributions.
