Corporate Development Lead

Corporate Development Lead

Full-Time 120000 - 150000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lovable

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead Lovable's M&A strategy and collaborate with top startups across Europe.
  • Company: Join a fast-growing tech company transforming software creation from Stockholm.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a small, talented team driving innovation and change.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of software and make a real impact in the tech world.
  • Qualifications: 15+ years in VC or corporate development, with strong leadership and negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 120000 - 150000 £ per year.

  • TL; DR
  • — We're looking for a

Corporate Development lead to build and scale Lovable's M&A and strategic investment function, working closely with top startups in Europe.

You'll shape Lovable's reputation as the top place for talent and startups to do the work of their life, working directly with Lovable's senior leadership to evaluate, execute, and integrate strategic acquisitions and investments that accelerate our roadmap.

Why Lovable?

Lovable lets anyone and everyone build software with any language.

From solopreneurs to Fortune 100 teams, millions of people use Lovable to transform raw ideas into real products - fast.

We are at the forefront of a foundational shift in software creation, which means you have an unprecedented opportunity to change the way the digital world works.

Lovable-built applications and websites are visited hundreds of millions of times a month, and our enterprise footprint is compounding fast.

And we're just getting started.

We're a small, talent-dense team building a generation-defining company from Stockholm.

We value extreme ownership, high velocity, and low-ego collaboration.

We seek out people who care deeply, ship fast, and are eager to make a dent in the world.

What We're Looking For

  • 15+ years of experience across VC / growth equity / investment banking and corporate development
  • At least 5 years operating at a senior level inside high-growth technology companies.
  • Demonstrated success leading and closing multiple M&A transactions end-to-end, including deal structuring, negotiation, and post-close integration.
  • A strong personal network across the European (and ideally global) startup, VC, and technology ecosystem, with credibility to open doors at the founder and C-suite level.
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership skills — able to align legal, finance, product, and executive stakeholders around complex deals.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to boards or senior leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Own and evolve Lovable's overall Corp Dev strategy, advising senior leadership on where M&A and investment fit into the broader company roadmap.
  • Build and lead the sourcing engine for new deal opportunities aligned with strategic priorities, including managing relationships with bankers, VCs, and other intermediaries where relevant.
  • Build, lead, and scale Lovable's M&A process and the cross-functional team supporting it.
  • Lead founder conversations at the most senior level, translating insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
  • Represent Lovable at key industry events, deepening our ecosystem and brand presence among European founders.

About Your Application

Please submit your application in English. It's our company language, so you’ll be speaking lots of it if you join.

We treat all candidates equally - if you’re interested, please apply through our careers portal.

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Corporate Development Lead employer: Lovable

At Lovable, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of extreme ownership and collaboration. Based in the vibrant city of Stockholm, we offer our team members the chance to work at the cutting edge of AI software creation, with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a small, talented team where your contributions will directly impact millions of users worldwide, all while enjoying a fast-paced and innovative work environment.

Lovable

Contact Details:

Lovable Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Corporate Development Lead

M&A Transactions
Deal Structuring
Negotiation Skills
Post-Close Integration
Cross-Functional Leadership
Stakeholder Alignment
Communication Skills