Description
We are seeking an AI Lawyer to join our team as a Due Diligence Lead in M&A/Private Capital. You will be responsible for driving the firm's due diligence strategy and delivery transformation, embedding consistent, measurable, and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI).
As a member of the AI Lawyer team, you will work closely with the Private M&A Working Group to embed best-practice due diligence across the M&A and Private Capital groups. You will act as an entrepreneurial ambassador for due diligence and AI within the M&A/Private Capital practice, identifying new workstreams, client propositions, and engagements.
Key priorities will include:
- Leading the London due diligence workstream, focusing on driving best practice and measurable adoption of emerging AI capabilities
- Developing end-to-end frameworks and process maps for due diligence, along with user-friendly collateral and demonstrations
- Supporting training for the M&A/Private Capital practice on best practice due diligence, including use of AI-supported solutions
- Collaborating with the pricing team to understand the impact of AI on due diligence
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- At least four years' post-qualification experience in M&A/Private Capital, ideally gained at a leading international firm
- Substantial high-quality private M&A and private equity due diligence experience
- Admitted as a lawyer with an active practising certificate
- An entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of identifying opportunities and taking ideas from concept to delivery
- Confident, credible client-facing presence, with experience of pitching, presenting, and building client relationships
- Lateral thinking, able to identify opportunities for improvement through tech or process interventions
- Collaborative self-starter, able to build strong rapport easily; strong consulting, negotiating, and influencing skills
We offer a global work experience, involvement in strategic projects, and a commitment to corporate social, environment, and governance responsibility. We prioritize talent, diversity, and inclusion, and provide agile working solutions, custom-fit career paths, and support for health and wellbeing.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online via our portal.