Corporate (Commercial/Operations) In-House Lawyer

Overview

In this role you support a fast-growing European operation of a US-headquartered financial services firm in post-closing work. You review deal documents, advise on agreements and transfers, and provide legal guidance across the business as cross-border deal volume grows. You will work closely with internal teams and external clients, moving towards a broader in-house operations focus while leveraging M&A expertise. The opportunity offers a ground-floor footprint in Europe with notable US-backed support and cross-functional interaction.

Responsibilities

• Review M&A deal documentation and contracts
• Advise on deal agreements, transfers of interest and fund flow
• Provide legal guidance across the business
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients
• Collaborate with operational colleagues on cross-border transactions
• Support cross-border M&A and internal advisory activities
• Help shape European operations as the business expands

Key requirements

• 5–8 years’ PQE
• Qualified solicitor or equivalent
• Corporate, company commercial or operations background with M&A experience
• EU or UK legal qualification
• Knowledge of European law essential
• European language skills a benefit

• Strong stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• M&A transactional knowledge
• Contract analysis and legal interpretation
• Knowledge of European law

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