M&A Counsel (7-10 PQE) – Regional Legal Team

About the role

We are partnering with a US‑listed multinational to strengthen its regional legal team. The M&A Counsel will work on complex cross‑border acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures and a broad range of corporate transactions for a globally recognised organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross‑border M&A transactions, strategic investments, divestments and joint ventures.
• Lead drafting, review and negotiation of transaction documents such as share purchase agreements, investment agreements and ancillary paperwork.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, finance, tax and external counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence, identify key risks and propose commercially pragmatic solutions.
• Support post‑acquisition integration and corporate governance matters as required.
• Provide legal advice on a wide range of corporate and strategic initiatives across the region.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with 7–10 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Strong M&A and corporate transactional background from a top‑tier international law firm and/or a multinational corporate legal team.
• Proven experience advising on cross‑border transactions.
• Commercially astute with excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Required skills