Senior M&A Coverage Lawyer

Your role

We're looking for a senior M&A and Advisory Transactions lawyer to:

• partner with the investment bank and external counsel to provide holistic support on standard and non-standard advisory transactions in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, and including cross-border transactions involving other global regions• act as a subject matter expert for all legal and regulatory matters for or related to M&A and advisory transactions• supervise and manage junior lawyers assisting with coverage of the M&A and advisory business• collaborate with the wider Group Legal and Investment Banking teams to educate on new regulatory initiatives, market trends, conflicts, significant cases and changes in law • monitor legal and regulatory developments for the Investment Banking business• work closely with other firm functions including Compliance, Conflicts, the Global Banking Operating Office and Risk

Your team

You will be working in the Global Banking Legal team in either the New York or Nashville office. You will play a vital role in supporting the negotiation and documentation of engagement letters, fee letters, fairness opinions and other transactional documents. As an experienced M&A and Advisory Transactions lawyer, you will be a trusted advisor to the Investment Bank by delivering best-in-class legal advice on transactions to effectively manage our legal risk.

Your expertise

• JD degree with current Bar Admission in New York or Tennessee • 8+ years experience working in law firm or as in-house counsel • excellent product knowledge across M&A and advisory transactions• ability to work as a team player across products and divisions• proven talent negotiating complex documents; prior experience providing advice to investment banks a plus • exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to challenge stakeholders at all levels

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.