OUR FIRM

Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and cost‑efficiently.

THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced qualified lawyer to join Avantia on a freelance/consultancy basis to spearhead the negotiation of investment‑related NDAs, engagement letters, joinder agreements and non‑reliance letters. You'll manage every phase of the contract process – from initial review and negotiation, guided by client playbooks, through to document execution. Working closely with fellow global Avantia lawyers and paralegals, you'll dive into fast‑paced, high‑volume negotiations on pre‑M&A contracts (mainly ELs and investment related NDAs), collaborating directly with counterparties while ensuring rapid turnaround times.

This role is fully remote and allows you to practice law flexibly. Due to turnaround times agreed with our clients, we ask for a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, spread across Monday to Friday. However, please note that as this is a freelance arrangement, we are unable to guarantee regular work.

COMPETENCIES

• Comfortable with a fast‑paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Efficient – move quickly on matters, manage and prioritise multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines while respecting work‑life balance
• Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – crisp, concise and straightforward advice
• Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit‑based and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Please let your Talent team know ahead of any interview if you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and future employment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed to practice law in any APAC jurisdiction or an APAC‑based expat with US/UK/European qualification
• Must be based in an APAC time zone, due to our client service needs
• 5+ years’ corporate/transactional law experience, either in‑house or private practice
• Familiarity with working with asset managers, investment banks or other financial services firms preferable but not essential
• Experienced with independently negotiating investment related NDAs and engagement letters

BENEFITS

Compensation for the role will be paid on a fixed per‑document basis; details will be discussed during the first screening call with our Talent Team.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Call with Talent Team
• Contract mark‑up exercise (independent task)
• Interview with Legal Directors