Interim M&A Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)
London | Investment Banking | January 2027 Start
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified corporate lawyer to join the EMEA legal team of a leading global investment bank on an initial six-month contract.
Working as part of a highly regarded M&A legal team, you will partner closely with investment banking professionals across a broad range of strategic and transactional matters.
This role offers the opportunity to gain genuine front-office exposure, working on high-profile M&A transactions and advisory mandates within a fast-paced international environment.
This is a fully onsite position based in London, five days per week.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Advising stakeholders across the investment banking business on a wide range of legal and commercial matters
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating M&A advisory documentation, including engagement letters and confidentiality agreements
- Advising on conflicts management and related legal considerations
- Participating in business review and valuation committee meetings
- Reviewing valuation and fairness opinion materials
- Collaborating with internal legal teams across capital markets and other product areas
- Managing relationships with external counsel where required
About You
To be considered, you should have:
- Qualification as a solicitor
- A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in Corporate/M&A matters
- Experience gained within a leading law firm and/or a major investment bank
- Strong drafting, negotiation and contract review skills
- The ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide practical, commercial advice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Initial 6-month contract
- Anticipated start date: January 2027
- Full-time
- Fully onsite in London
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M&A Legal Counsel in London employer: Venn Group
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