Senior Legal Counsel M&A

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Hamburg
Region:Hamburg
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:7323
Post Date:November 6, 2025

About the Role

Senior Legal Counsel M&A
Location: Hamburg

A role that inspires you

Join a dynamic organisation as a Senior Legal Counsel, providing expert legal support on complex corporate transactions. You’ll play a key role throughout deal lifecycle stages, working closely with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice from transaction planning to documentation.

  • Support compliance and governance throughout deal execution.

  • Lead and coordinate due diligence processes.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents with stakeholders.

  • Assist in securing regulatory and internal approvals.

  • Manage closing activities and oversee contractual obligations.

  • Develop interim procedures between signing and completion.

  • Liaise with external advisors and manage related budgets.

Your Profile

  • Qualified lawyer with solid M&A or corporate transaction experience.

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.

  • Commercially aware and culturally adaptable.

  • Fluent in German and English; additional languages advantageous.

  • Collaborative team player comfortable in an international setting.

  • Willingness to travel as required.

What’s on Offer

  • Engage in high-impact transactions shaping the company’s future.

  • Work within a supportive, international legal team.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and cross-cultural collaboration.

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