Interview lined up. Should I mention that i am looking at a better work life balance / better hours.

Currently an associate at one of the BBs and i hate the work as well as my general day-to-day (i have spent a few years in banking now).

I have an interview scheduled with one of the corporates for an M&A role. A better work life with more reasonable hours is top priority for me. 

Is this something i should mention during my interview or would this be looked at as laziness?

Also if i can mention this what is the best way to phrase this so its received the correct way? 

Some of the reviews on Greendoor mention this company also having bad hours but i'm not sure how bad they are compared to say Banking (where i would consider >70-80 hours as being bad). I am looking to also research this or in the worst case mention right off the bat that this is important to me. Would this be appropriate?

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