M&A Manager

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Role: M&A Manager

Location: Manchester/ Liverpool/Hybrid

Join Fletcher Solicitors as an M&A Manager

Are you ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions? At Fletcher Solicitors, we're looking for a dynamic M&A Manager to join our esteemed M&A team.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Director of M&A to manage the entire deal lifecycle-from identifying strategic targets to negotiating and executing Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs). You'll play a pivotal role in driving successful transactions, leveraging your expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, and client collaboration.

If you're passionate about M&A and thrive in a challenging, rewarding environment, this is your opportunity to excel. Apply today and help shape the future of our clients' success.

Fletcher Solicitors - Where expertise meets opportunity.

In return Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, until you reach the maximum long service awards which are awarded after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awardsfor winning nominees

Main Responsibilities:

• Periodic marketing scanning to identify new targets in existing or complementary spaces
• Assessing new opportunities on a commercial and strategic level, preparing overview summaries and recommendations for Executive team
• Prepare high level modelling to support with value creation opportunities and offer analysis
• Support in the negotiation and preparation of Heads of Terms
• Oversight of/Input into detailed financial modelling prepared by broader Project Finance team
• Work with external advisors and internal teams, where necessary, to perform due diligence on transactions
• Support senior team members with conducting negotiations on legal contracts; working with external law firms as required
• Prepare approval papers for private equity Investment Committee
• Build strong internal and external networks, working to successfully deliver business objectives

Essential Skills and Experience:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• A background in Corporate Development, M&A/Corporate Finance or Transaction Services
• A strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to consider strategy and value creation activities.
• Strong commercial accumen and strategic thinking skills
• Strong project management skills - dealing with multiple advisors at the same time
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We're committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.