Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Talent Focus Executive Search and Consulting is a forward-thinking firm serving an elite client base of entrepreneurial and high-growth financial services businesses across the US. They are seeking an M&A Senior Legal Associate to lead and collaborate on corporate, M&A, and tax matters, advising clients through the business lifecycle and shaping the direction of the practice.
Responsibilities
• Lead and collaborate on corporate, M&A, and tax matters within the Business Transactions practice group
• Advise founders and executive teams on entity structuring, equity arrangements, and governance frameworks
• Structure, negotiate, and close M&A transactions, reorganizations, divestitures, and strategic partnerships
• Provide tax planning and structuring advice tied to transactions and ongoing operations
• Guide clients through all stages of the business lifecycle — from startup through capital events to exit
• Partner with regulatory, litigation, and advisory colleagues to deliver holistic client solutions
• Support business development, thought leadership, and client education initiatives
Skills
• 10+ years experience in corporate law, M&A, and tax structuring, ideally gained in a sophisticated legal or advisory environment
• Experience supporting entrepreneurial, financial services, or high-growth business clients
• Strong communicator and trusted advisor with a commercial mindset
• Thought leader in corporate or M&A law — speaking engagements, publications, or leadership roles a plus
• Comfortable leading deal teams and mentoring junior attorneys in a collaborative, remote-first setting
Benefits
• 100% remote environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a direct impact
Company Overview
• Talent Focus Executive Search (www.talentfocus.co.uk) partners with its clients to identify and attract talented Managers, Executives and Non-Executives to their organisations, both in the UK and Internationally. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, GBR, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://talentfocus.co.uk/.