Full-Time

Associate General Counsel

M&a

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Perseus Group

Perseus Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Financial Services
Healthcare

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in the office.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Perseus Group's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably working with a large law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • Providing pragmatic, business-minded legal guidance on a wide variety of corporate and M&A matters
  • Experience working on and leading all aspects of M&A transactions, including conducting legal due diligence and assisting in and leading the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents
  • Experience with software companies is a plus
  • Self-motivated, practical, and willing to develop a business-minded approach to legal counseling, with a high sense of professional ethics, integrity and diplomacy
  • Excellent English and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Must have good research and strong time management skills
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs
  • Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively with others in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Experience working with a global organization including, the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and/or an acquisitive growth-oriented organization is a plus, and willingness to expand skill set to support additional international jurisdictions is a must
  • Light travel is possible
Responsibilities
  • Participate in and lead M&A for companies being acquired into the Portfolios, including the drafting and negotiation of M&A transactional documents related to Perseus business, such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, letters of intent and non-disclosure agreements, working with outside counsel as appropriate; leading legal due diligence with support from outside counsel as appropriate; leading legal aspects of due diligence and supporting management / business diligence
  • Coordinate with portfolio counsels to manage and support all legal aspects of the transition and integration of new portfolio companies into their new portfolios during the integration process
  • Support the legal team’s continuous improvement efforts to develop and refine playbooks, policies, templates, and processes; coordinate training and awareness activities to implement and improve adoption of processes and best practices
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with software companies is a plus
  • Experience working with a global organization including, the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and/or an acquisitive growth-oriented organization is a plus
  • Willingness to expand skill set to support additional international jurisdictions is a must
  • Light travel is possible

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration of Optimal Blue enhances Perseus Group's mortgage and financial services capabilities.
  • Dark Matter Technologies' rebranding focuses on revolutionizing mortgage origination with cutting-edge tech.
  • Perseus Group's expansion into dealership software markets boosts global insights and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with acquisitions may lead to operational inefficiencies and customer dissatisfaction.
  • Rapid acquisitions could strain Perseus Group's resources and management capacity.
  • Rebranding of Dark Matter Technologies may confuse customers and disrupt brand loyalty.

What makes Perseus Group unique

  • Perseus Group's acquisition of Dark Matter Technologies enhances AI-driven loan origination solutions.
  • The acquisition of Auto-IT expands Perseus Group's reach in dealership software markets.
  • Valeyo Inc. acquisition strengthens Perseus Group's financial technology offerings in Canada.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off