Role: Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions (12 month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Hybrid/Fletchers offices (travel to other locations required). Offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport and Cambridge. Offers hybrid and flexible working.
Fletcher Group seeks an experienced M&A Project Manager to drive strategic acquisitions and integrations. You will lead the full acquisition lifecycle from due diligence and pre‑sign planning to seamless post‑completion integration within a multidisciplinary team.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
In Return Fletcher Can Offer
* 35 hour working week
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year and receive additional days after 5th, 7th, and 9th year of employment
* Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy covering dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with positive work‑life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
Main Responsibilities
* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of M&A projects including due diligence, pre‑sign activities, and post‑integration deliverables.
* Assess and apply project management practices to achieve strong outcomes.
* Work with Project Sponsors, HR, Finance Business Analysts and key stakeholders to define objectives, scope and desired outcomes.
* Collaborate with the M&A leadership team on acquisition communication and change plans.
* Define deal principles and project approach with the M&A leadership team.
* Work closely with Legal and HR leaders to deliver people and engagement activities throughout the integration lifecycle.
* Plan, schedule and maintain project milestones, timelines and key activities.
* Manage resource planning and allocation against key projects.
* Proactively identify, articulate and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
* Prepare for and chair Project Steering Committees to drive data‑driven decisions.
* Maintain project administration in line with PMO standards, including documentation and reporting to governance forums.
* Track project spend against agreed capex and opex budgets.
* Engage with target business to define collaborative plans and ways of working while maintaining strict confidentiality.
* Manage client relationships with third‑party vendors where required.
* Ensure stakeholder assessments, communications and change management plans are executed.
* Provide guidance and advice to other project managers in the team.
Essential Skills And Experience
* Demonstrable experience of working on M&A projects from definition to successful integration (minimum 5 completed projects).
* Significant business experience in a project manager or delivery manager role.
* Recognised qualification or desire to be formally qualified in project management (PRINCEII, AgilePM, PMP, etc.).
* Experience delivering complex projects across Agile, Waterfall and/or hybrid techniques.
* Strong analytical skills, able to assess and interpret complex data.
* Proven use of change management techniques.
* Detail‑oriented, analytical and inquisitive.
* Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and driving decision‑making.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to assimilate complex information and research to drive strategic business planning.
* Teamworking and diplomacy skills.
* Strong stakeholder management and engagement expertise.
* Ability to motivate people.
* Solid organisational skills with attention to detail and multitasking skills.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools.
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletcher Solicitors
Fletcher is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we have evolved into the Fletcher Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.
We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our inclusive, informal and supportive workplace culture focuses on colleague wellbeing and happiness, and offers some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry.
We value connection and collaboration, creating exciting opportunities for teams to thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, clear pathways exist from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and partnership.
We seek a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful careers. We invest in development, with many colleagues pursuing relevant qualifications.
We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package grows with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Base pay and bonus structure recognise and reward high performance.
Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.
Fletcher Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any background. We are committed to a culture where everyone can thrive, celebrating diversity. We are proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, signed up to BITC’s Race at Work charter, and working towards Henpicked’s Menopause and Menstrual Friendly accreditations.
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