Corporate Lawyer, Associate, 2PQE+, Munich - #2779994

Addleshaw Goddard is looking for an Associate to join our growing Corporate / M&A team in Munich. You will work alongside experienced corporate lawyers on significant domestic and cross-border transactions for an exceptional international client base.

You will advise corporates, private equity and venture capital investors, founders and management teams, while collaborating with colleagues across our international network and other practice areas.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including share and asset purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholders' agreements and corporate approvals.
• Manage due diligence and other transaction workstreams, coordinating signing and closing processes with clients, opposing counsel and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, investments, joint ventures, carve-outs and reorganisations.
• Understand each matter's scope, budget, timetable and commercial objectives, using resources effectively and keeping the wider team informed.
• Identify legal, commercial and delivery risks early and communicate practical solutions clearly.
• Develop strong knowledge of our clients, their businesses and sectors, delivering pragmatic and commercially focused advice.
• Contribute to pitches, client initiatives, publications, seminars and other business-development activities while building your professional network.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• A lawyer in their second post-qualification year or beyond who is qualified to practise in Germany, with experience gained at a leading international or national law firm.
• Strong experience in domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity or venture capital investments, joint ventures, carve-outs or reorganisations.
• Strong knowledge of German corporate law, with excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction-management skills.
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative and detail-oriented individual with excellent written and spoken German and English.
  
  

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!