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Senior Legal Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions (Remote)
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client, a dynamic private equity firm, is seeking a highly seasoned Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their expanding legal team. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility to manage intricate transactions and collaborate seamlessly with global teams from any location. You will be at the forefront of all M&A activities, from the initial identification of investment opportunities and thorough due diligence to the skillful negotiation, precise drafting, and successful closing of deals. Your profound legal knowledge and strategic foresight will be indispensable in ensuring favorable outcomes and robustly protecting the firm's valuable interests.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution is a prerequisite, coupled with active bar admission in a recognized jurisdiction. A minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in M&A law, preferably gained at a leading law firm or as senior in-house counsel for a publicly traded corporation, is mandatory. Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions is highly desirable. A deep comprehension of corporate finance, securities regulations, and corporate governance principles is essential. Superior negotiation, complex drafting, and astute analytical abilities are critical. Exceptional leadership, project management proficiency, and outstanding communication skills are necessary to effectively lead remote M&A teams. Familiarity with legal technology platforms and due diligence management tools is advantageous. This remote position supports the firm's investments and transactions, including those relevant to **Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, KE**. The capacity to operate with significant autonomy, manage competing priorities adeptly, and deliver high-quality results under demanding circumstances is paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead and oversee M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic partnerships, and minority investments.
- Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on target entities, identifying and assessing potential legal, financial, and operational risks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate M&A deal documentation, such as term sheets, definitive purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary legal documents.
- Provide expert legal counsel and strategic advice to senior management, investment committees, and deal teams throughout the M&A lifecycle.
- Coordinate effectively with internal legal personnel, external legal counsel, financial advisors, and other third-party service providers to ensure efficient transaction execution.
- Manage and oversee regulatory compliance and filings necessary for M&A transactions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of post-closing integration strategies from a legal standpoint.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of M&A market dynamics, regulatory landscapes, and evolving legal practices.
- Offer ongoing legal support and guidance to the firm's existing portfolio companies as required.
- Cultivate and nurture strong professional relationships with investment bankers, corporate lawyers, and other key industry stakeholders.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the firm's M&A policies, playbooks, and internal legal processes.
- Play a key role in achieving the overarching strategic objectives of the legal department and the firm as a whole.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution is a prerequisite, coupled with active bar admission in a recognized jurisdiction. A minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in M&A law, preferably gained at a leading law firm or as senior in-house counsel for a publicly traded corporation, is mandatory. Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions is highly desirable. A deep comprehension of corporate finance, securities regulations, and corporate governance principles is essential. Superior negotiation, complex drafting, and astute analytical abilities are critical. Exceptional leadership, project management proficiency, and outstanding communication skills are necessary to effectively lead remote M&A teams. Familiarity with legal technology platforms and due diligence management tools is advantageous. This remote position supports the firm's investments and transactions, including those relevant to **Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, KE**. The capacity to operate with significant autonomy, manage competing priorities adeptly, and deliver high-quality results under demanding circumstances is paramount.
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Senior Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions - Remote
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their fully remote legal department. This critical role involves managing all legal aspects of M&A transactions, from initial due diligence through closing and post-merger integration. You will be responsible for providing expert legal guidance to senior management and deal teams, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks associated with complex corporate acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. The ideal candidate is a seasoned M&A lawyer with extensive experience navigating intricate deals in a remote working context.
Key Responsibilities include:
A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree is required, along with admission to practice law in Kenya or a comparable jurisdiction. A minimum of 8 years of significant M&A legal experience, preferably with a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel at a public company, is essential. Proven experience managing end-to-end M&A deal cycles is mandatory. Deep understanding of corporate law, securities law, tax law, and antitrust regulations impacting M&A is crucial. Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills are required. The ability to manage complex projects, work under pressure, and deliver timely, practical legal advice in a fully remote setting is paramount. Strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills are necessary for effectively collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Experience with cross-border transactions is a significant advantage. This role demands a strategic and meticulous legal professional committed to safeguarding the company's interests.
This is a fully remote position based out of Embu, Embu, KE.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and joint ventures.
- Conducting and overseeing legal due diligence investigations, identifying key risks and liabilities.
- Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing transaction agreements, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), and Merger Agreements.
- Advising on deal structuring, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance related to transactions.
- Coordinating with external counsel, investment bankers, and other advisors throughout the transaction process.
- Managing regulatory filings and approvals required for transactions.
- Providing legal support for post-merger integration activities.
- Developing and implementing M&A playbooks and best practices.
- Keeping abreast of relevant legal developments and market trends in M&A.
- Mentoring and guiding junior legal team members on M&A matters.
A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree is required, along with admission to practice law in Kenya or a comparable jurisdiction. A minimum of 8 years of significant M&A legal experience, preferably with a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel at a public company, is essential. Proven experience managing end-to-end M&A deal cycles is mandatory. Deep understanding of corporate law, securities law, tax law, and antitrust regulations impacting M&A is crucial. Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills are required. The ability to manage complex projects, work under pressure, and deliver timely, practical legal advice in a fully remote setting is paramount. Strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills are necessary for effectively collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Experience with cross-border transactions is a significant advantage. This role demands a strategic and meticulous legal professional committed to safeguarding the company's interests.
This is a fully remote position based out of Embu, Embu, KE.
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Senior Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions (Remote)
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and seasoned Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to join their global legal team. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex and high-profile transactions from anywhere. You will provide expert legal counsel throughout the entire M&A lifecycle, from initial due diligence and deal structuring to negotiation, drafting, and closing. Your role will be critical in safeguarding the company's interests and ensuring successful deal outcomes.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, be admitted to practice law, and possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in M&A law, preferably with a significant portion gained at a major law firm or in-house at a large corporation. Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills are paramount. This is an outstanding opportunity to leverage your expertise in a challenging and rewarding remote role. This role is based in Embu, Embu, KE , but executed remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Lead legal due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Structure, negotiate, and draft definitive agreements, including stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
- Advise on all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including regulatory approvals, antitrust considerations, and financing.
- Manage cross-functional teams, including finance, business development, and operations, during transaction processes.
- Oversee the work of external legal counsel and other advisors involved in M&A activities.
- Provide legal support for post-closing integration activities.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable securities laws, corporate laws, and other regulations.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on complex transactional issues.
- Develop and implement M&A playbooks and best practices.
- Advise senior management and the board of directors on M&A strategy and risks.
- Manage intellectual property and other asset-related legal considerations in transactions.
- Stay current with M&A market trends, legal developments, and best practices.
- Maintain strong relationships with investment bankers, consultants, and other deal professionals.
- Prepare and review legal documentation related to corporate finance activities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and transaction execution.
The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, be admitted to practice law, and possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in M&A law, preferably with a significant portion gained at a major law firm or in-house at a large corporation. Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills are paramount. This is an outstanding opportunity to leverage your expertise in a challenging and rewarding remote role. This role is based in Embu, Embu, KE , but executed remotely.
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