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A FTSE 100 global services business is seeking an experienced Interim Legal Director – M&A to support its dynamic international legal team. With a track record of over 200 acquisitions across Europe, Asia, and Latin America in the past decade, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute at the forefront of complex, cross-border deal activity. This role is ideal for a commercially minded M&A lawyer who enjoys fast-paced environments and thrives on strategic collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead or support on legal due diligence processes for domestic and international acquisitions
* Advise on transaction structuring, risk allocation, and governance protocols
* Negotiate and draft share purchase agreements (SPAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), and related documents
* Provide legal support on post-completion integration and disputes
* Collaborate with internal M&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams across regions
* Manage relationships with external legal advisers as required
* Act as a strategic partner to the business, balancing commercial priorities with legal risk
* Contribute to continuous improvement of M&A legal processes and templates
Key Requirements
* UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in M&A
* Strong transactional background, ideally with exposure to multi-jurisdictional deals
* Comfortable operating autonomously and providing strategic legal input at senior levels
* In-house M&A experience or secondments strongly preferred
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Why Join This Company
* FTSE 100 business with a global presence and strong acquisition pipeline
* Bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and life cover
* Work within a respected legal team that values collaboration and high performance
* Contribute to a business that delivers critical environmental and public health solutions across 90+ countries
If you're interested, click "Apply now", or for more information, please reach out to Emily Wearing at. We look forward to hearing from you.
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