Corporate M&A and Banking/Finance Lawyer

About the role

BOPA Bojanovic & Partners, a leading Serbian law firm and co-founder of the Adriala legal network, is hiring a full-time, on-site Corporate M&A and Banking/Finance Lawyer in Belgrade. The role covers complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, corporate restructurings and joint ventures, as well as banking and finance matters such as loan agreements, security packages, regulatory compliance and capital markets work.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transaction documentation and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence, and manage transaction timelines and workflows.
• Advise on M&A, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, loan agreements, security packages, regulatory compliance and capital markets.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, international law firms, financial advisors and corporate clients, handling demanding premium clients with a commercial, solution-oriented approach.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members when needed.

Required profile

• Law degree from an accredited university; bar admission in Serbia (or eligibility to be admitted) is required.
• Previous experience in a corporate/M&A and/or banking and finance practice.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal, financial and corporate information clearly.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of finance and banking structures, including corporate finance, lending, capital markets and financial regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in due diligence for M&A, corporate transactions and financing deals.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements to assess transaction structures and risks.
• Familiarity with private equity and venture capital transactions, fund structures and investor rights.