At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead M&A legal work, draft key documents, and collaborate with deal teams.
- Company: Top private investment firm in Knightsbridge with a flexible working culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work on diverse transactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of private equity investments.
- Qualifications: 6+ years PQE in corporate transactions and in-house experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a leading private investment firm to recruit a second lawyer in London, who will ultimately be capable of being a successor to their Head of Legal longer-term. Located in Knightsbridge, they are raising their 2nd European fund, securing investment for buy & build investments operating in the services sector, primarily in Europe. Whilst full time, you can enjoy a level of flexible working unparalleled in most private equity investment firms.
The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years’ PQE gained at a major law firm in corporate transactions and private equity style investments and shareholder agreements and crucially now also have spent time in-house in a similar transactional role. Their preference is for those who have already permanently moved in-house over secondment experience alone.
This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team doing challenging, interesting work, collaborating interactively with the firm’s deal team, operations and portfolio companies and work across many transactions. An ability to be highly proactive in new situations and to competently manage projects and third parties is important and the role will best suit a lawyer who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- All areas of legal with a particular focus on transactional work.
- Draft and review of M&A transaction documents, including engagement letters, consultancy agreements, offer letters, term sheets, share/asset purchase agreements, investment/co-investment/shareholder agreements and oversee transactions and transaction documentation in collaboration with the deal team, managing legal workstreams and coordinating with external counsel and assisting with transaction execution.
- Collaboration with deal and operations teams on the implementation and ongoing maintenance of management incentive plans.
- Supporting on portfolio company matters, including bolt-on M&A, corporate governance, HR and the financing of transactions.
For further information, please apply or email me at laura.field@ssq.com.
Legal M&A Counsel 6+PQE employer: SSQ
Join a leading private investment firm in Knightsbridge, where you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team focused on exciting M&A transactions. Enjoy unparalleled flexible working arrangements and significant opportunities for professional growth, including the potential to advance to Head of Legal. This role offers a unique chance to engage with diverse portfolio companies and contribute to impactful investments in the services sector across Europe.
