Senior Legal M&A Counsel, Private Equity Fund

<div><h3>Overview</h3><p>A leading Private Equity fund is seeking a Senior Legal M&A Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of M&A transactions, manage investment deals, and provide strategic legal support for a diverse range of transactions.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Full legal support for M&A transactions, investment projects, and private equity/venture capital deals</li><li>Participation in deal teams (partners, investment bankers, financial analysts), providing legal advice at all stages of the transaction</li><li>Structuring deals, risk assessment, drafting and negotiating legal documentation (SPA, SHA, term sheets)</li><li>Negotiating with banks, investors, and counterparties in both English and Russian</li><li>Engaging and managing external legal advisors, setting tasks, and overseeing their work</li><li>Overseeing corporate governance and legal matters of portfolio companies</li><li>Handling ad-hoc legal requests from investors and fund partners</li></ul><h3>Key Requirements</h3><ul><li>Law degree from a top university (additional Western legal education is a plus)</li><li>Experience in international legal consulting (Big 4, top-tier law firms) or a mix of consulting and in-house roles</li><li>Strong knowledge of Russian and English law, with hands-on experience in deal structuring and execution</li><li>Proven track record in complex deal management, including transactions involving banks, holding structures, and financial instruments</li><li>Ability to independently lead transactions from start to finish, including contract drafting, structuring, and negotiations</li><li>Experience managing large-scale projects and coordinating external counsel</li><li>Fluent English for contract negotiation and legal advisory</li></ul><h3>Ideal Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities</li><li>Strong analytical skills, strategic mindset, and ability to quickly grasp new information</li><li>High level of autonomy, multitasking, and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach, business-oriented mindset, and interest in market trends</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr