Experienced Corporate - Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer (m/f/x)

A&O SHEARMAN

Experienced Corporate - Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer

Department purpose
The Corporate team specialises in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, major corporate restructurings and reorganisations, migrations, capital markets, joint ventures, general corporate law advice and corporate (pre-)litigation.

Role purpose
We are currently looking for a Experienced Corporate - Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer.

Role and responsibilities

• You will work in a truly diverse environment and on both local and cross-border projects
• You will benefit from first-class legal and soft skills training that will greatly contribute to your career and personal development
• You will work in a highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, and you will be part of a team that helps you learn and succeed

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience, a flexible work environment (60/40), a wide range of training opportunities for continuous development, a restaurant with subsidized meals, a fitness room with a wide range of group classes, a concierge service and a health insurance.

Key requirements

• You have at least four years of experience in Corporate, M&A within a law firm
• You possess a Law degree, preferably with distinction. An additional degree from an American or English university – LL.M. – would be an asset
• You are a fully qualified lawyer
• You are fluent in both written and spoken English and French. German would be an asset.
• You are a team player, proactive and have excellent communication skills
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and client service are essential to our business and the business of our clients
• You have a sense of responsibility and are committed to producing quality work

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether youre helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Belong. Excel.