Corporate & Investment Bank Legal (M&A) Lawyer - Assistant Vice President / Vice President

Job responsibilities

providing general counsel and support to the business across a wide range of issues and at various levels of seniority

reviewing, advising on and negotiating M&A advisory related documentation, including engagement letters and confidentiality agreements, and advising on conflicts management

attending business review committees and valuation/fairness opinion committees as representative of the M&A Legal team and reviewing valuation and fairness opinions

co-ordination as needed with other CIB Legal teams, such as Equity/Debt Capital Markets, and with external counsel as and when required

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

commercially minded self-starter who is capable of working confidently and effectively at all levels of an organization.

practical working knowledge of the UK Takeover Code and UKLA Listing Rules/sponsor requirements applicable in an M&A context

Domestic and cross border deal execution experience accumulated at a Magic or Silver Circle firm

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

In house M&A/Corporate experience at a bulge bracket investment bank would be an advantage, but is not essential