Lawyer - Contract Negotiation

Position Overview

We are looking for a corporate lawyer to negotiate investment-related NDAs/confidentiality agreements, engagement letters and other commercial contracts that our clients trust us with. The role entails reviewing and negotiating documents guided by client playbooks, through to document execution, and serving as the direct day to day client contact, nurturing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation - review and negotiate high volumes of pre M&A contracts, liaise with counterparties, and adhere to turnaround times, while updating client playbooks.
• Client Management - manage and strengthen client relationships, positioning yourself as the go to corporate law expert.
• Team Collaboration - work with fellow lawyers and paralegals, review junior work, and support training when required.

Essential Requirements

• Comfortable with a fast paced, changing and dynamic environment, working independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient - able to move quickly on matters, prioritise multiple tasks, and meet competing deadlines while maintaining work life balance.
• Committed to delivering a quality service with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; crisp, concise advice.
• Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts with a commercial and pragmatic outlook.
• A self starter who takes ownership and actively seeks ways to innovate technology and business.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the UK, Europe, US or Canada.
• 3+ years of corporate/transactional law experience.
• Familiarity with asset managers, investment banks or other financial services firms highly preferable.
• Experience independently negotiating pre M&A contracts (NDAs, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters, etc.).
• Tech savvy and able to adapt to Avantia's technology suite (e.g., Ava, HighQ). Interest in AI and legal tech welcomed.

Benefits

Avantia offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Comprehensive private healthcare and lifestyle perks with Vitality.
• Early finish Fridays in summer.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced pension scheme after 1 year of service.
• Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year of service.
• Option to work from abroad for up to 1 month per year (subject to policy and approval).