Specialized Counsel

The Counsel will play a critical role in supporting internal teams such as Treasury, Corporate Development, Investments, and Accounting. This position will be in charge of preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of legal documents, including agreements, offering materials, and other documentation pertaining to M&A, finance, and investment transactions. The Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance and recommendations on relevant laws, regulations, and compliance matters related to these transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate various agreements, offering materials, and other documents related to M&A, finance, and investment transactions.

• Advise and provide recommendations on applicable laws, regulations, and compliance matters related to M&A, finance, and investment transactions.

• Assist in managing the legal and compliance aspects of due diligence for M&A, finance, and investment transactions.

• Support the process of making securities law filings related to finance transactions.

• Manage outside legal counsel, as well as internal legal specialists and paralegals, on work related to M&A, finance, and investment transactions.

• Prepare and review agreements for M&A, finance, and investment transactions, including NDAs, term sheets, acquisition/divestiture agreements, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, transaction checklists, loan agreements, receivable financing agreements, prospectuses, and investment documents, typically based on NVCA model forms.

• Stay informed on new laws and regulations relating to M&A, finance, and investments, and provide recommendations to ensure compliance.

• Continue assisting in managing the legal and compliance aspects of due diligence and securities law filings related to finance transactions.

• Oversee the management of outside counsel and internal legal teams on M&A, finance, and investment transactions.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in M&A, finance, and investment transactions, gained through law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house settings, with significant experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex transactions.

• Experience in structured finance, securitizations, securities laws, and corporate governance is highly preferred.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to assist non-legal audiences in understanding complex legal and regulatory concepts and requirements.

• Solid judgment, business acumen, and analytical skills.

• A forward-thinking and creative mindset, with a solid orientation toward problem-solving.

• Ability to present and advocate for ideas in a clear, professional manner.

• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and meet deadlines effectively.

• Strong project management skills, particularly in the context of transactions.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize appropriately, take action, remain adaptable and flexible, and thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• A clear understanding of, and adherence to, ethical principles, company values, the code of conduct, and policies.

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