We are looking for a Director, M&A Legal to join us in London Role overview We are looking for a commercially minded Director, M&A Legal to join our Legal team in London, reporting to the VP Legal. You will provide practical legal support across mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, growth investments and portfolio activity, helping the business make informed decisions and manage legal risk effectively. Working closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Regulatory colleagues, you will contribute throughout the transaction lifecycle, from early evaluation and due diligence through negotiation, signing, completion and implementation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced transactional lawyer who enjoys combining technical legal expertise with commercial judgement and clear decision support. You will take responsibility for significant legal workstreams, work with colleagues and advisers across functions and jurisdictions, and help translate complex issues into practical recommendations. The role has no formal direct reports, but you will have opportunities to share knowledge, support early career colleagues and improve the precedents, playbooks and working practices used across the Legal team. What will you be doing? Providing legal support across acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, growth investments, reorganisations and portfolio transactions Managing legal workstreams from confidentiality arrangements and term sheets through due diligence, signing, completion and subsequent implementation Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents and related agreements Identifying material legal issues and recommending practical options that support commercial objectives Partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Regulatory and other specialist teams to deliver coordinated outcomes Managing external legal advisers and supporting proportionate and transparent oversight of legal spend Preparing clear advice, risk summaries, approval papers and transaction updates for senior stakeholders We tend to look for people with Essential Strong experience in company law, mergers and acquisitions and investment related work, gained in private practice, in house or through a combination of both Experience supporting transactions through due diligence, drafting, negotiation, signing and completion Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide clear, proportionate and practical legal advice Excellent drafting, negotiation, project management and organisational skills The ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities and stakeholders in a transaction environment Confidence working with external advisers and coordinating legal input across functions and jurisdictions Clear and concise written and verbal communication A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships across legal and business teams Desirable Experience in technology, media, content, telecoms, digital infrastructure or energy Experience supporting international or cross border transactions Experience supporting governance or company secretarial activities Experience reviewing investment documentation and governance rights affecting portfolio value Preferred education or qualification Professional legal qualification as a solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional in a relevant jurisdiction What is in it for you? Competitive salary plus bonus where applicable 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase five more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% (UK only) Free public transport subscription (NL only) 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off Discounted gym and wellness memberships Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast paced and passionate team Who we are: Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today! Liberty Global is a team of experienced operators and investors across telecom, media, and tech. We create value through the strategic management of two core platforms: Liberty Telecom and Liberty Growth. Liberty Telecom is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications, providing approximately 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Liberty Growth invests in scalable businesses across the technology, media, sports, and infrastructure sectors, with a portfolio of around 70 companies, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team and Grow with Us. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage those who bring fresh perspectives, diverse experiences and bold ideas to apply. Our Story We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today. Liberty Global is a leading international converged connectivity and investment company focused on creating sustainable, long-term value for customers, employees and shareholders through the strategic management of three platforms — Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services. Liberty Telecom is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services, delivering next-generation products through advanced fibre and 5G networks. It currently provides approximately 80 million connections through some of Europe’s best-known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, and Virgin Media in Ireland. With our substantial scale and commitment to innovation, we are building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, investing in the infrastructure and platforms that empower our customers to make the most of the digital revolution, while deploying the advanced technologies that nations and economies need to thrive. Liberty Growth invests, grows and rotates capital into scalable businesses across the technology, media/content, sports and infrastructure industries with a portfolio of approximately 70 companies and various funds, including stakes in companies like ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, EdgeConneX and AtlasEdge, as well as our controlling interest in the Formula E racing series. Liberty Services delivers innovative technology and finance services, generating approximately $600 million in revenue. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence, with a commitment to building a culture where everyone feels they belong. And we’re prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK IS EXCITING, TOGETHER Privacy Policy The data included in the candidate account (eg. your name, e-mail address and CV; hereafter collectively “your data”) will be processed by Liberty Global as the Controller for the purposes of candidate selection, placement and employment. Your data can also be shared with Liberty Global plc and/or its majority owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Liberty Global Group”, “we” or “us”) and third party organizations providing recruitment, selection, placement and employment services. Such third parties will use candidate information only in connection with such services, and applicable law. Your data will be retained for the period of up to 1 year after closing the selection process, after which it will be deleted. 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