Director Managing Counsel Head of ECM and M&A Europe

Director & Managing Counsel Head of M&A & Equity Capital Markets Legal EMEA Our client a leading Global Banking and Financial Services Group is seeking a Head of M&A and ECM Legal based in London to cover the UK and EMEA Capital Markets business

The Role

Head of Legal for ECM and M&A across the UK and EMEA as well as working with other Global Investment Banking businesses. Provision of specialist M&A & ECM legal advice to the business teams across EMEA Providing legal and regulatory advice to support the broader strategic and operational goals of the firm in EMEA Manage the activities of external counsel to identify the optimal resources for resolving issues and managing the quality and cost of the external services. Participate as appropriate in industry discussions and thought leadership on UK and European regulations and guidance

Candidate Profile

Qualified lawyer with extensive post-qualification experience in M&A / Capital Markets either in -house or from private practice In-depth, specialized knowledge and experience of UK and European rules and regulations pertaining to M&A and Capital Markets Experience working in large cross- border teams, collaborating on cross border transactions, coordinating on cross jurisdictional requirements Other Language skills : French/ German/ Spanish would be beneficial

City based with hybrid working on offer