Job Description

In Transactions we support private equity firms, investment funds and corporate clients through mergers, acquisitions and disposals. Advising throughout the lifecycle of the deal, we work on both the buy and sell side of the work, where our people develop specialist sector understanding and build key skills. We have an excellent reputation of bringing deep industry expertise, actionable insights through analysis and deals experience.

About the team

Our specialist Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) team provides expert support to corporate and private equity clients, partners and deal teams both in the UK and internationally in all financial and tax aspects of SPA work. Our clients come to us to obtain our advice on the key value items in a transaction, including supporting them in their equity price negotiation as well as the drafting of the accounting and tax elements in the SPA.

About the role

The role involves the identification and articulation of value issues related to deal completion mechanics to assist clients in their SPA negotiations. Although a familiarity with SPAs and completion mechanisms would be beneficial, you will receive extensive one-to-one coaching and support from experienced deal practitioners, enabling you to develop into a trusted advisor at all stages of a transaction.


You will build on an understanding of the nature of Transactions products and how an M&A transaction is executed, and be responsible for:

Managing day-to-day tasks on complex/high-profile engagements Training and coaching lesser experienced team members Supporting partners and directors in delivering client projects

The role will enable you to:

Gain familiarity with key accounting aspects of an SPA and completion mechanisms Work with an established and experienced team of SPA practitioners Improve analytical and negotiation techniques Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating SPAs Work closely and build relationships with due diligence teams and other advisors, to identify and mitigate risk for clients Develop a strong internal and external network Work in a highly-motivated team, embracing flexible working Work alongside a wide range of other advisors in the deal including lawyers and corporate finance advisors Gain significant exposure to the "decision maker" in deals providing significant opportunity to influence the outcome of negotiations at the crunch point on deals

This role is for you if:

Must possess an ACA qualification (or international equivalent) Experience within a Transaction Advisory / M&A role Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness Work with a high attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly with clients and other advisors Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise responsibilities across multiple projects Strong MS Excel skills

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in M&A, apply now and join our SPA team.