Corporate Transactions Lawyer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ryan Full time
Corporate Counsel Director Job Description

The Director of Corporate Counsel will assist the Associate General Counsel, Vice President Deputy General Counsel, and Senior Director Corporate Counsel in directing, implementing, managing, coordinating, overseeing, and supervising legal matters relating to the Firm, including mergers and acquisitions activities, corporate compliance, and corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, or other M&A transactions, including non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, purchase agreements, schedules, and related/ancillary transaction documents.
  • Manage legal due diligence and analyze due diligence reports for acquisitions and advise internal stakeholders of risks.
  • Manage local outside counsels assisting with the transaction.
  • Prepare closing checklists and certificates and manage closings for acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
  • Work with and support the internal stakeholders on integrating the acquired companies, including post-closing formalities and restructuring, implementation of group policies and standards, and review of corporate contracts. Advise on post-closing litigations.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant corporate and securities laws in the relevant jurisdictions, particularly related to equity matters.
  • Assist and advise on matters of corporate governance and organizational structure for Ryan's affiliated corporations and limited liability companies.
  • Manage entity formation, corporate organization charts, and ongoing entity reporting and maintenance to ensure all entities are properly formed and remain in good standing.
  • Monitor adherence to corporate formalities and entity operations by and between entities.
  • Support the finance and tax teams on legal matters (e.g. intragroup arrangements).
  • Provide clear, concise, and actionable written advice to key executive stakeholders that reflects a full understanding of the pertinent issues.
  • Work as a member of the legal team and support other work streams as necessary and required, including support on regulatory and compliance matters, contracts, knowledge sharing, and training.
Requirements
  • Legal qualifications and at least seven years experience in a large law firm and/or practice in a similar environment.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating cross-border M&A transaction documents and managing due diligence required.
  • Experience working with a large law firm preferred.
Personal Qualities
  • Demonstrates Hustle: Meets KPIs established for the Legal Department. Is able to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders. Can prioritize work independently.
  • Demonstrates Inclusivity: Seeks appropriate approvals through authority levels. Maintains constructive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and peers and works collaboratively to identify and assess options for resolving compliance issues. Collaborates and builds positive, productive relationships with team members at all levels across the legal department and the service delivery teams.
  • Demonstrates Grit: Able to work without a roadmap and be agile in ambiguous settings. Persistent in driving projects and facilities follow-up when others are involved to obtain timely results.
  • Demonstrates Humility: Appreciates the value of continued learning with a growth mindset. Is able to align with company protocols and preferences. Seeks insights from others for the best work product. Shares knowledge with others in a manner that enables team growth.
  • Stays Current: Monitors change in laws and policies to ensure best practices are recommended relevant compliance is being met, and audits for compliance with laws. Advises on select risk management matters.
Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses
  • Qualified and practicing lawyer.
Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no direct reports.

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