Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

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Senior Counsel, Mergers & AcquisitionsSenior Counsel, Mergers & AcquisitionsWould you like to be an in-house M&A lawyer in a FTSE 30 company? We currently have a vacancy for an experienced full time M&A lawyer based at our Head Office, St James's, London site. You will be expected to work in the office for around 2 - 3 days per week, to enable some face to face working with the rest of the team, with the ability to otherwise work from homeThe role requires the ability to deliver pragmatic advice and solutions in relation to complex M&A matters. You will be working as part of a broader cross-functional team which will provide exposure to corporate finance and strategy as well as cutting edge engineering expertise. This is an opportunity to take a leading role on international acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures across the entire BAE Systems business including Air, Maritime, Land and Applied Intelligence.As Senior Counsel - M&A, you will be reporting to the Chief Counsel of M&A, and supported by a junior lawyer and a Legal PA. You will be part of the Head Office Legal function, a vibrant legal community that will encourage and support enabling you to develop both as a lawyer and a business professional.Your main responsibilities as a Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions will involve:Providing professional and pro-active M&A law support to senior executivesNegotiating M&A transactions - acquisitions, disposals and joint venturesInstructing external counsel and managing budgetsParticipating in strategic reviews of M&A targetsTaking a leading role in co-ordinating and supporting colleagues during M&A transactions - particularly in due diligenceProviding training on M&A law and policy to various functional and business areasYour skills and qualifications:Qualified solicitor or barrister with an 4-8 years PQE M&A experience, ideally with in-house experienceExperience of defence sector or other regulated sectors (desirable)Experience of concluding major international M&A transactionsGood ability to analyse legal and commercial riskHigh level negotiation, influencing skills and drafting skillsAbility to manage conflicting demands of simultaneous transactionsGood people and resource management skillsWhat we're looking for in you:You'll be able to hit the ground running. You will be hard working, enjoy a laugh, be up for a challenge, be innovative and have an open and friendly personality to develop relationships across the legal function and wider business.Location: London (requirement to be in the office at least 2 - 3 days a week). May also include some international travel.Salary: CompetitiveBenefits:Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working.BAE SystemsBAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.Head OfficeIf you'd like to make a real difference where it counts, BAE Systems is the place for you.From keeping soldiers, sailors and pilots safe to helping countries prosper, from developing the next generation of supersonic aircraft to investing in the next generation of super-smart talent - at BAE Systems, we work together to give our customers an essential edge in protecting the things that really matter. Lives, livelihoods, ways of life.As part of the Head Office team, you'll be at the heart of this endeavour - working closely with our air, maritime, land and cyber and intelligence businesses to support our customers around the world.Join us and you'll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work. Apply your talent where it counts.At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here.Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.#LI-CM1Job LegalPrimary LocationGB-ENG-LDN-Stirling SquareClosing Date 06/Dec/21, 5:59:00 PM