Associate Partner - M&A Advisory

LGG Advisors is a global consulting firm with offices in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, delivering high-value, strategic advisory services to leading companies worldwide. Our Finance & Strategy team specializes in tailored solutions to address our clients’ complex and evolving needs – offering strategic insight and hands-on support across M&A transactions, due diligence, capital raisings, private placements and corporate strategy.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to hire an Associate Partner to originate and lead client engagements while being supported by Managers, Associates and Analysts at an execution level in our Porto or Lisbon office.

Description:

• Join LGG Advisors’ dynamic Finance & Strategy team, with presence in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid.
  
• Take the lead on high-level advisory projects in areas such as M&A and Corporate Finance.
  
• Manage an execution team of Managers, Associates and Analysts while maintaining originating clients across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
  
• Work in a fast-paced environment that promotes ownership, autonomy, and career progression.
  

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end M&A mandates (sell-side, buy-side), acting as lead advisor from origination through to closing while managing senior client relationships.
  
• Originate and convert new business opportunities, leveraging your network to secure mandates and expand existing client accounts.
  
• Oversee execution, including preparation of marketing materials, financial models, valuation analyses, and coordination of due diligence, negotiations and structuring.
  
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and counterparties while leading and mentoring junior team members to ensure high-quality delivery and scalable execution.
  

Qualifications:​

• 12+ years of experience in M&A / Corporate Finance (investment banking or boutique advisory), with a strong track record of leading and closing transactions as lead advisor.​
  
• Proven ability to originate mandates, with an established network of entrepreneurs, corporates, and/or private equity funds.​
  
• Strong expertise in valuation, financial modelling, transaction structuring, and managing full deal processes end-to-end.
  
• Fluent in English (mandatory); additional languages are a plus, with strong communication skills and ability to operate in an international environment.
  

Requirements:​

• Proven track record in originating, leading and executing complex M&A transactions, managing both deal processes and teams.​
  
• Experience working in or advising clients across key geographies such as the EU, UK or USA with strong international exposure.​
  
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and drive processes to successful outcomes.​
  
• Highly organised, self-driven, with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple workstreams, and consistently deliver high-quality output to tight deadlines.
  

Differentiating Factors:​

• Existing client network in relevant geographies (UK, USA, Iberia).​
  
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and multicultural teams.​
  
• Previous leadership roles within financial advisory or consulting firms.​
  
• Multilingual capabilities beyond English and Portuguese.​
  
• Long-term interest in contributing to the growth of LGG Advisors.
  

What we offer:​

• Fast-growing company with a presence in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, that works on complex and stimulating projects for sophisticated clients in the US and Europe​
  
• Competitive salary and benefits which vary according to individual performance ​
  
• Opportunity to work from home 50% of the time​
  

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LGG Advisors aims for a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age or disability.​