Legal Counsel M&A

London Permanent £60,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
This Legal Counsel role involves providing comprehensive support on mergers and acquisitions within the not-for-profit education sector. The position is based in London and requires expertise in legal compliance and transaction management to ensure smooth and effective deal execution.
  • Global organisation within the education sector searching for an M&A Lawyer
  • Hybrid central London role working cross-border

About Our Client

Our client is a global educational provider operating across a network of schools from early years through to secondary. With an emphasis on personalised education, the group is known for their innovation and collaborations with world-renowned institutions to enhance learning outcomes.

Job Description

  • Provide legal advice and oversight on mergers and acquisitions transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction-related documents.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel
  • Conduct due diligence
  • Advise on corporate governance matters
  • Support the Legal department in developing templates and processes for transactions.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Provide training and guidance to the wider business

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will have

  • 2 - 3 years PQE
  • Experience in Corporate M&A
  • Strong knowledge of legal compliance and corporate governance.
  • Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary up to £85,000 depending on candidate experience
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Additional benefits package
  • Hybrid working in central London
  • The chance to work in a large organisation making a meaningful impact globally
Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6775928
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-062025-6775928