Corporate Transaction Lawyer in Manchester

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About The Role

The Corporate Transaction Lawyer is an integral part of Latham’s Practice Services team. This role will be responsible for providing high quality, specialised support to Latham’s global practice primarily in the field of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence, while working closely with deal teams located across Latham’s global office network. The team is tasked with identifying issues associated with a diverse range of transactions. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Performing due diligence by reviewing corporate documents, including but not limited to contracts, organizational documents, real estate leases, and license agreements, to identify important provisions and terms in connection with US and UK M&A transactions.
• Preparing summaries of the results of the review of corporate documents, including change-of-control triggers, anti-assignment provisions, most-favoured-nation clauses, and other contract-based red flags raised by the proposed M&A, Private Equity, or similar transactions.
• Interacting with Associates, Counsel, and Partners to seek guidance on the terms and provisions that are relevant to a specific transaction, and to provide updates on and legal analysis regarding the results of due diligence.
• Working effectively with Virtual Data Room tools (e.g., Intralinks, Merrill, etc.) to access due diligence materials.
• Learning and using cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) or machine-based learning software and legal project management tools, to assist in due diligence review and reporting process.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office and other programs necessary to complete thorough analyses and reports, and to enhance and deliver high quality summaries and presentations.
• Possess excellent organisational and analytical skills (e.g., organising, planning, problem-solving and decision-making, commitment to diversity), and skilled technical writing.
• Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the firm.

And have:

• Relevant experience conducting due diligence in connection with M&A transactions, or other corporate processes at a law firm.
• A law degree (or other Degree and Graduate Diploma in Law) and Legal Practice Course qualification.
• Relevant PQE experience and to be admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales and hold a current practising certificate, or qualified and admitted in a US jurisdiction; individuals originally qualified in other jurisdictions who are undertaking, or have undertaken, the QLTS will be considered.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.