Legal Counsel - Renfrew, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom - SD Worx

Description

SD Worx is a dynamic and rapidly growing HR solutions provider committed to innovation and excellence.

With a proven track record of success, we are seeking a talented and motivated In-house M&A Legal Counsel to join our specialised legal team.

As In-house M&A Legal Counsel , you will play a crucial role in supporting SD Worx's merger and acquisitions activities and other legal projects throughout Europe.

You will report to the Director Specialised Legal and you will partner with the M&A team, business stakeholders, outside counsel, management, and other legal & compliance functions on mergers & acquisitions.

You will become part of a dynamic, multinational legal team.

The current corporate legal team works from Belgium (HQ), Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Mauritius and United Kingdom and consists of 22 legal counsels in different expert areas.

This is a exciting opportunity to grow within an international company with excellent exposure to interesting and challenging work.

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. Conduct legal due diligence on potential M&A transactions, in collaboration with local outside counsel.

Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of M&A agreements, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and other related documents.

Assist in ensuring an effective integration of newly acquired assets or entities from a legal point of view.

Collaborate with the M&A team, other cross-functional teams (such as finance), outside counsel, business stakeholders, management and other legal & compliance functions, such as the corporate governance team, to facilitate the successful execution of mergers, acquisitions and other corporate projects.

Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting M&A transactions and provide proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Assist in the development and implementation of legal processes and best practices related to M&A activities.
Handle general corporate matters and assist with other legal projects as needed.
A master of laws obtained at a European university. 2-4 years of experience, as an attorney and/or as an in-house legal counsel (preferably within an international company) with a focus on corporate law or M&A;
~ Effective communication skills in English (orally and in writing). Sound knowledge of another language for application in deals across Europe is considered to be a plus;
~ Organizational skills that allow you to plan and prioritize projects, as well as strong analytical, negotiation and contract drafting skills;
~ Proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Be open to occasional travel within Europe.

A competitive salary and benefits package
We offer multiple trainings, projects... Encourages ownership, initiative and creativity and personal development through coaching and training.
Hybrid working - with the possibilities of flexible working hours, homework, working from other offices,... you can organize your own work.
SD Worx lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company.

We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life.