Senior Legal Counsel, M&A

22 hours ago


Montreal administrative region, Canada AtkinsRéalis Full time

You will provide hands‑on legal support for mergers and acquisitions mostly across the Americas. Based in Montreal and reporting to the Vice‑President, Legal – Global M&A, you will deliver expert counsel ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and risk management standards. And above all, you will join a high‑performing, highly committed team of good people who genuinely enjoy their work while advancing AtkinsRéalis' growth through premium transactions. Your role Support identification and evaluation of M&A opportunities, mostly in the Americas region. Execute M&A transactions mostly within the Americas region. Coordinate with external law firms on transaction‑specific matters, ensuring efficient management of legal resources for Americas deals. Collaborate with internal legal teams and other experts to leverage regional expertise and for integration planning. Contribute to the collection and sharing of legal M&A lessons learned and best practices, and assist in the development of deal templates and playbooks. Qualifications Strong academic credentials with law degree from a recognized institution; member in good standing of a bar in Canada or relevant U.S./Latin American jurisdiction. 5‑8 years of legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm training and in‑house experience with a focus on M&A and corporate transactions. Demonstrated experience participating in M&A deal structuring, execution, negotiation, and documentation, preferably with transactions in the United States. Strategic understanding of business management and the ability to contribute to commercial, business, and risk issues through the legal lens. Strong financial acumen and detail‑oriented and analytical abilities. Superior organizational and project management skills. More than 80% of the workload is for outside Québec: This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as more than 80% of the workload is intended for clients, partners, or projects located outside Québec. Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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