Provide in-house legal support for M&A, corporate and commercial matters. Lead due diligence, draft and negotiate agreements, advise on post-acquisition integration, reorganizations, joint ventures and cross-border transactions, collaborate with internal teams and regional legal groups, and maintain confidentiality.
Cantor International Services Limited is looking for a talented and experienced Legal Counsel to join our highly collaborative in-house team. This role is an integral part of our Corporate and M&A department, where you will have the chance to work closely with senior business leaders and internal teams. The position offers a fast-paced and demanding environment, requiring a proactive and results-driven individual. You will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance on a range of M&A transactions, corporate projects, and commercial matters, with a focus on our Group's corporate and M&A work, often involving cross-border deals.
Responsibilities
- Assist the M&A practice, taking ownership of transactions, conducting due diligence, and drafting/reviewing agreements.
- Provide legal assistance for post-acquisition integration, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Advise on corporate/commercial projects, including new entities, reorganizations, and joint ventures.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, ensuring legal compliance.
- Interact and collaborate with various internal departments, including Company Secretarial, HR, Tax, and Compliance.
- Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality, especially when dealing with strategic matters.
- Engage with different levels of the business, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Work autonomously and as part of a small team, collaborating with US and EMEA/APAC in-house legal teams.
- Develop strong relationships with internal clients, building trust and confidence in your legal expertise.
- English or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in Corporate, M&A, and ECM.
- Experience in cross-border transactions is an advantage.
- Strong academic background and a proactive, hands-on attitude.
- Ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a robust and engaging personality.
- Experience working in the financial sector is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of providing legal guidance to various business levels.
- Willingness to take ownership and work with different levels of quality and value.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration skills.
- Discretion, confidentiality, and a mature approach to handling sensitive information.
Cantor Fitzgerald London, England Office
London, United Kingdom, 0
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