Transaction Lawyer

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Burges Salmon Full time

Expertise and Opportunity

Burges Salmon offers an exciting opportunity for experienced transaction lawyers to join our BFlex platform. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge corporate M&A transactions and enjoy flexibility and variety in your work.

We believe that our innovative approach to legal services sets us apart from other firms. Our professionals enjoy a professional yet progressive environment where deal excellence and work-life balance go hand-in-hand.

About the Role

This role involves delivering exceptional legal advice on all aspects of M&A transactions. You will work closely with our Corporate department and external clients to deliver strategic legal solutions. Key clients include FTSE-listed companies, private equity firms, start-ups, and multinational corporations involved in transformative deals across the UK and beyond.

Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Delivering Expertise: Provide exceptional legal advice on all aspects of M&A transactions.
  • Flexibility: Manage your own schedule while meeting client needs and deal deadlines.
  • Growing our Network: Contribute to the BFlex community and share knowledge with peers.
  • Developing our Business: Understand client needs and collaborate for mutual growth.
  • SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN CORPORATE LAW WITH A FOCUS ON M&A TRANSACTIONS.
  • STRONG ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS.
  • ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS PART OF A DEAL TEAM.
  • EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
  • ADAPTABILITY AND ENTHUSIASM FOR VARIED ASSIGNMENTS.
  • MUST BE A SRA OR LAW SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND REGISTERED LAWYER.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration based on experience and deal complexity (£140,000 - £200,000 per annum)
  • Flexibility to choose assignments that align with your expertise and interests.
  • Access to Burges Salmon's resources, training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile M&A transactions across various industries.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that our platform represents the diverse community in which we operate. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and provide a fully accessible recruitment process.


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