M&A Counsel (7-10 PQE) - US Listed Multinational

About the role

A US-listed multinational is looking for an M&A Counsel to join its regional legal team, working on complex cross-border acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures and corporate transactions. The role suits lawyers currently practising at a top-tier international law firm or with relevant in-house corporate/M&A experience.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, strategic investments, divestments and joint ventures.
• Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of transaction documentation, including share purchase agreements, investment agreements and ancillary documents.
• Partner 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 where required.
• Advise on a broad range of corporate and strategic initiatives across the region.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with 7-10 years' PQE.
• Strong M&A and corporate transactional experience at a top-tier international law firm and/or within a multinational corporate legal team.
• Proven experience advising on cross-border transactions.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.