Sale and Purchase Agreement - Manager

Manager - Sale and Purchase Agreement ("SPA"), Transaction Services team

Base Location: London plus a network of 20 offices nationally.

Our Transaction Services team collaborates with organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of Mergers and Acquisitions activity. We are an integrated team of specialists helping clients focus on the key questions during the critical stages of planning and executing a deal, creating and enhancing value.

We offer a flexible working environment, enabling you to focus on your development and that of others.

What will you be doing?

• Lead work streams on medium sized engagements and be an instrumental team member on larger, more complex engagements in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Provide price structuring advice and agreement vetting service on the Sale and Purchase Agreement, in particular completion accounts or locked box provisions, and any additional deferred consideration provisions.
• Provide vendor assist services, such as preparing Locked Box papers.
• Provide post completion advice on the preparation or review of completion accounts and earn out accounts, offering tactical advice on commercial negotiation and any disputes that may arise.
• Build, commercialise and sustain relationships with client management team members for the benefit of the firm (business development).
• Take responsibility for processes and initiatives that are key to scaling the business (practice development).
• Identify and manage risks and ensure the firm's frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively (risk management).
• Identify team member development needs and accelerate development by establishing appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer (people development).
• Participate in the career and skills development infrastructure provided by the firm and act as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the firm (personal development).

What will you need to do it?

• Experience of the transaction cycle/transaction services and support Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Understanding of transactions and awareness of price adjustment mechanisms, locked box arrangements and earn out provisions.
• Experience of financial due diligence and/or financial audit.
• Strong academic background and ACA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong personal impact and self awareness.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions.
• Evidence of working successfully with client teams.
• The ability to operate in high performing, multi disciplinary teams.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Employment

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues thrive and reach their full potential, whatever their identity or background.

We are a member of the Business Disability Forum and welcome you to discuss any adjustments you might need in the application process and, if successful, thereafter.

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