Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Rentokil Initial Full time

The role represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding global business. You will work closely with senior management to help accelerate the company's growth through strategic acquisitions and organic development.

This position is part of a busy and successful Group Legal function, reporting to the Legal Director, M&A. Your primary responsibilities will include supporting international M&A activity, legal responsibility for transaction pipelines, and providing support for other critical areas such as commercial, IP, IT, procurement, litigation, governance, and compliance initiatives.

You will form part of the Group legal and company secretarial team, working with colleagues based in the US, France, Germany, Italy, India, the UK, and Australia. The successful candidate will have considerable experience in M&A transactions, preferably with international exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support for international M&A activity, from smaller bolt-on acquisitions to new country entries and major transactions.
  • Providing general legal support and advice across various areas, including commercial, IP, IT, procurement, litigation, governance, and compliance.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical skills and experience dealing with complex legal issues.
  • Influencing skills: ability to affect the behavior of multiple stakeholders to maintain a good legal and fiscal position.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively, identifying and resolving legal issues despite uncertainty.

Estimated Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits include competitive salary and bonus scheme, hybrid working, rent-free accommodation, 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, employee assistance program, death in service benefit, healthcare, and free parking.



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