Assistant General Counsel Regulatory

1 month ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada SGS Full time
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

We are a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, with a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories. Our 99,600 employees work together to create a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions will support senior level business leaders and corporate development teams in all aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and other transactions. This role will be responsible for conducting due diligence, drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Independently draft and negotiate complex transaction documents in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, and other agreements.
  • Oversee outside counsel efforts in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, and other business combinations.
  • Perform and monitor internal due diligence efforts in support of business transactions to evaluate business and transaction risks.
  • Conduct legal, regulatory, and business-related research.
  • Provide general counseling to senior management on acquisition and business strategies.
  • Participate in special projects where the experience, ability, or expertise of the attorney merits involvement.
  • Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide general direction and manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Requirements:
  • 5-7 years' experience as a practicing M&A attorney (ideally mid-level associate), preferably with both private practice and in-house experience.
  • Member of New Jersey State Bar or eligible for NJ in-house counsel license.
Preferred Skills:
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, and legal reasoning skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and coordinate a variety of internal and external activities having legal significance to the Company.
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. We are prepared to receive applications from candidates not based in Canada and can support visa and relocation fees.

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