Job Description
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions
Location: [e.g. London - Hybrid
Morgan McKinley is working with a high-growth international group seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team, with a core focus on supporting global M&A transactions.
This is a key role supporting the Group’s strategic expansion, providing end-to-end legal support across the entire M&A lifecycle.
The role will work closely with the Head of Corporate & Commercial and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that deals are executed smoothly, risks are mitigated, and value is delivered. The Legal Counsel may also be involved in broader corporate projects including development, leasing, and construction-related legal work.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work day-to-day with the Head of Corporate & Commercial on global M&A transactions, primarily on the buy-side.
2. Provide legal support across all stages of M&A transactions—from initial scoping and due diligence through to post-closing integration.
3. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents including NDAs, LOIs, SPAs, Finders Fee Agreements, and other ancillary contracts supporting M&A.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams ...