Counsel

Overview

A leading financial services organization is seeking a high-performing attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to serve as Counsel. This role supports legal work related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, and other general corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Support Acquisitions and Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, and Treasury functions.
• Assist in the negotiation, structuring, and execution of complex corporate transactions, including acquisitions, reinsurance transactions, and corporate finance deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation such as purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, finance agreements, debt instruments, offering documents, and other related documents.
• Lead and support legal due diligence efforts, coordinating with business and functional experts, and provide analysis and assessments of due diligence findings.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to business owners and cross-functional teams regarding corporate transactions and initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and address complex legal and commercial risks.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel supporting transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating, negotiating, reviewing, and procuring representations and warranties insurance policies when applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement of M&A and corporate finance transaction processes.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a corporate transactional lawyer with M&A experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate setting within a large organization.
• Experience working on corporate transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.
• Proficiency in structuring and drafting a wide variety of transaction documents.
• Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted salary range: $125,000 to $160,000, with actual salary dependent on factors such as job location, skills, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health benefits and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and cultural observance day.
• Financial wellbeing benefits including contributions to healthcare accounts, pension plan, and 401(k) plan with company matching.

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and fostering an inclusive workforce.
• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and recruitment process upon request.