Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement and Disputes Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities are assigned based on an

evaluation of the candidate’s professional

qualification, relevant SPA and Disputes experience,

analytical skills, and a demonstrated working

knowledge of transaction value drivers and post-deal

issues.

As a Senior Associate in the SPA & Disputes team, you will

work on EV to Equity bridge analysis, post-deal mechanisms

and disputes matters, while collaborating with PwC UK teams

on project deliverables. Specific responsibilities include, but

are not limited to:

● Work in a team performing analytical procedures on

accounting and financial data to support transaction

value assessments, and visualising insights using

Excel and AI tools (training will be provided on

these tools);

● Interpret and critically review transaction legal

documentation and evaluate completion accounts

and locked box mechanisms, identifying areas of

value leakage or risk;

● Identify areas which may warrant further

investigation / give rise to potential adjustments to

price;

● Proactively work with team leaders and team

members to manage a workload of multiple

projects with competing priorities based on relative

importance and urgency;

● Communicating confidently with engagement

teams to understand scope and expectations, and

present project deliverables once they have been

completed;

● Supporting engagement setup from initiation

through to completion, understanding workflow

management tools, relevant application of AI tools,

and ensuring accurate documentation of work

performed;

● Participate in a wide range of projects and

collaborate across multiple workstreams or teams;

consistently demonstrating creative thinking,

individual initiative and timely completion of

assigned work; and

● Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by

working as a team member: understand personal

and team roles; contribute to a positive working

environment by building solid relationships with

team members; and proactively seek guidance,

clarification and feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

● Strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, with the

ability to understand key value drivers in

transactions;

● Good knowledge of accounting fundamentals, price

adjustment mechanics (e.g. net debt, working

capital), and valuation principles;

● Familiarity with valuation methods and transaction

mechanisms such as completion accounts and locked

box structures;

● Demonstrated ability to analyse complex financial

data and legal documents with precision;

● Proven track record of independently managing

deliverables and maintaining high quality under tight

deadlines;

● Effective written and verbal communication skills in

English;

● Self-motivated, with a strong commitment to personal

growth and continuous learning; and

● Adaptable and eager to develop new skills in a

dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications

● Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint;

● Strong written and verbal communication skills;

● Certifications requirement: CA/MBA;

● Good accounting and financial concepts;

● High level of attention to detail;

● 2-3 years’ experience in analysing financial accounting

information (for example in audit or FDD); and

● Awareness of business valuations concepts (Enterprise

Value vs. Equity Value) and transaction mechanisms

(completion accounts vs. locked box).

Travel Requirements

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