Manager – Sale & Purchase Agreements SPA Transaction Services

Overview

In this role you guide transaction advisory work in a profitable London team within a Big 4 firm, helping clients plan and execute deals to maximise value. You will lead key work streams on medium engagements and contribute to larger, complex assignments in dynamic environments. The role blends technical deal structuring with client relationship growth and team development, offering a clear path to scale the practice. You’ll work hybrid, with significant client and cross-functional collaboration and a focus on delivering practical, negotiation-ready outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Cash car allowance
• Bonus
• Comprehensive resources for professional growth
• Competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Lead work streams on medium-sized engagements and contribute to larger, complex engagements
• Provide price structuring advice and verify agreements in Sale and Purchase Agreements, including completion accounts and locked box provisions
• Prepare Locked Box papers and vendor assist materials
• Deliver post-completion guidance on completion and earn-out accounts, including commercial negotiation support
• Drive business development by building and sustaining relationships with client management
• Contribute to practice development and scaling initiatives within the firm
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with the firm’s frameworks
• Mentor teammates, support development plans, and share skills and coaching
• Engage in personal and professional growth through the firm’s career development infrastructure

Key requirements

• Experience in the transaction cycle/transaction services and support for Mergers & Acquisitions
• Understanding of price adjustment mechanisms, locked box arrangements and earn-out provisions
• Experience in financial due diligence and/or financial audit
• Strong academic background and ACA qualified or equivalent

• Client relationship building
• Commercial awareness and negotiation
• Coaching and people development
• Transaction services and M&A experience
• Price structuring and agreement vetting (SPA)
• Locked box and completion accounts

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