Junior Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer | Junior Partner M&A (m/w/d)

Oppenhoff & Partner

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 10, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for an experienced M&A lawyer looking to take the next step as a Junior Partner within Oppenhoff, a leading independent full-service law firm in Germany. The professional will be instrumental in shaping complex national and cross-border M&A transactions, managing deals from the initial concept through to closing, and taking on early independent responsibility. Key daily activities include advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex corporate law issues, including transformations and restructurings on an international scale. The ideal candidate must possess professional experience in M&A, strong skills in transaction management, and the ability to draft and negotiate sophisticated transaction documents. Success in this position requires above-average legal qualifications, an entrepreneurial mindset, and fluent English skills, coupled with a collaborative spirit to drive challenging deals forward in a highly motivated team environment.

Required Skills

Education

Above-average legal examinations/qualifications required

Experience

  • Professional experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Experience in transaction management
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating transaction documents

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location in Cologne office; Entrepreneurial thinking; Strong communication skills; Team spirit and 'Hands-on' mentality required