We are working with a leading global financial services institution seeking a qualified lawyer to join its EMEA legal team on an initial six-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate/M&A lawyer with at least 2+ years’ relevant experience to move into, or further develop their experience within, a sophisticated international financial services environment.
The Role
Working closely with senior lawyers and business stakeholders across EMEA, you will provide legal advice and support across a broad range of corporate and M&A-related matters.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Advising the business on a range of corporate and M&A matters.
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating M&A and advisory-related documentation, including engagement letters and confidentiality agreements.
- Providing legal advice in relation to conflicts management.
- Supporting internal transaction, valuation and review processes.
- Working closely with other legal teams, including Equity and Debt Capital Markets, as appropriate.
- Coordinating with external counsel where required.
- Managing multiple transactions and stakeholder queries within a fast-paced financial services environment.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Qualification as a lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Corporate/M&A team at a recognised law firm, investment bank or financial services institution.
- Strong corporate transactional and contract drafting experience.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial and/or transaction documentation.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence dealing with stakeholders across different levels of seniority.
- The ability to manage a high volume of matters and competing priorities.
- A commercial, pragmatic and detail-oriented approach.
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Contact Details:
Major, Lindsey & Africa, LLC Recruitment Team
