Director, Senior Legal Counsel M&A

We are looking for a Director, M&A Legal to join us in UKM&A

Role overview

This role reports into the VP Legal and offers the opportunity to play a leading role in shaping complex and high profile transactions across Liberty Global. You will provide clear and thoughtful legal advice across a broad range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, growth investments and corporate governance activities.

You will work closely with colleagues across legal and business teams to analyse complex issues, manage risk and support informed decision making. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to strategic value creation while working in a collaborative, international environment. You will engage with senior stakeholders and external partners, helping to deliver successful outcomes across multiple concurrent projects.

What will you be doing

• Provide legal advice across the full life cycle of transactions, from initial agreements through to completion and follow up activities

• Partner with business teams to identify risks and develop practical, commercially aware solutions

• Work with colleagues across functions such as finance, tax, treasury and regulatory to deliver coordinated outcomes

• Manage relationships with external advisers and support effective oversight of legal spend

• Support governance activities including board processes and company secretarial matters

• Contribute to portfolio company oversight and support investment related activities

• Mentor and support team members, including trainees and early career colleagues

We tend to look for people with

Essential

• Strong expertise in company law, mergers and acquisitions and investment related work

• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and support confident decision making

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships across teams

• Commercial awareness and a solutions focused mindset

Desirable

• Experience in sectors such as telecoms, digital infrastructure, energy, media or technology

• Experience supporting governance or company secretarial activities

• Experience working across international or cross border environments

What is in it for you

• Competitive salary and bonus where applicable

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

• Access to wellbeing and mental health support, including digital tools and medical cover

• Matched pension contribution up to 10 percent in the UK

• 24 hours of paid volunteer time

• Discounted gym and wellness memberships

• Access to learning and development to support your growth

• The opportunity to work with a collaborative and innovative team

Who we are

Liberty Global is a dynamic organisation focused on delivering value through telecommunications, growth investments and services. We connect millions of people through advanced networks and invest in innovative businesses across Europe and beyond. Working with us means being part of a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, curiosity and continuous development.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable accommodation where needed throughout the recruitment process.