At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SPA advisory workstreams and provide commercial advice on M&A transactions.
- Company: Join a leading professional services firm with a specialist Transaction Services practice.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, strong client exposure, and deep technical expertise development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact on high-profile transactions while building your career in SPA advisory.
- Qualifications: Experience in Transaction Services or M&A advisory; ACA qualified preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Manager - Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA), Transaction Advisory
A leading professional services firm is looking to hire a Manager into its Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) team, based in London.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist Transaction Services practice advising corporate and private equity clients on the financial and commercial aspects of Sale & Purchase Agreements throughout the deal life-cycle.
The team works on a broad range of M&A transactions, providing practical advice on pricing mechanisms, completion accounts, locked box structures and post-completion matters.
This role offers significant client exposure alongside the opportunity to develop specialist SPA expertise within a collaborative and growing advisory practice.
The Role
You will lead SPA advisory workstreams across a variety of transactions, supporting clients through both deal execution and post-completion matters.
Working closely with senior colleagues, legal advisers and client management teams, you will provide commercial advice on Sale & Purchase Agreement provisions, review pricing mechanisms and deliver practical recommendations that help clients manage transaction risk and maximise value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SPA advisory workstreams across acquisitions, disposals and wider M&A transactions.
- Advise clients on completion accounts, locked box arrangements and deferred consideration mechanisms.
- Review and provide commercial input on Sale & Purchase Agreements and pricing structures.
- Support vendor assistance engagements, including the preparation of Locked Box papers.
- Advise clients on post-completion matters, including completion accounts, earn-out calculations and commercial negotiations.
- Support internal practice development, operational initiatives and risk management processes.
- Candidate Profile
- Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or wider M&A advisory experience.
- Strong understanding of Sale & Purchase Agreements, including completion accounts, locked box mechanisms and earn-out provisions.
- Experience supporting or leading transaction engagements from execution through completion.
- ACA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong academic background.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and provide commercial insight.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a market-leading Transaction Services practice with a specialist SPA advisory offering.
- Exposure to a broad range of high-profile corporate and private equity transactions.
- Strong client-facing responsibility and the opportunity to build deep technical expertise in SPA advisory.
- Flexible and hybrid working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transaction Services or Financial Due Diligence professional looking to specialise in Sale & Purchase Agreement advisory, working on complex M&A transactions within a highly regarded deals practice.
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Sales & Purchase Agreement Manager employer: Warner Scott Recruitment
Warner Scott Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile financial due diligence engagements while benefiting from a supportive framework that encourages professional development. The hybrid work model ensures flexibility, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life effectively.
