Assistant General Counsel, Mergers

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada SGS Full time
Job Description

The Assistant General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions supports the General Counsel, senior level business leaders of SGS North America, and corporate development teams in all aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and other various transactions in support of business goals and growth.  They are responsible for all parts of the transaction process including but not limited to 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.

Hybrid Schedule

  • Independently drafts and negotiates complex transaction documents in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, and other agreements in support of corporate goals.
  • Oversees outside counsel efforts in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, and other business combinations.
  • Performs and monitors internal due diligence efforts in support of business transactions to evaluate business and transaction risks.
  • Conducts legal, regulatory, and business-related research.
  • Provides general counseling to senior management on acquisition and business strategies.
  • Participates in special projects where the experience, ability, or expertise of the attorney merits involvement.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Provides general direction and manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school 
  • 5- 7 years' experience as a practicing M&A attorney (ideally mid-level associate), preferably with both private practice and in-house experience in both U.S. and Canadian jurisdiction

Licenses/ Certifications

  • Member of New Jersey State Bar or eligible for NJ in-house counsel license

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • 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.
  • Ability to manage issues and workload independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Works well under pressure.

Computer Skills

  • Microsoft Office – Intermediate skills

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts
  • Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, company & floating holidays, sick), hybrid work schedule
    • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives


Additional Information

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are 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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