Group Director & Lead Counsel (Strategic Transactions)
Core
Lead and manage M&A transactions and strategic investments from inception to completion, providing strategic advice to senior business leaders on corporate development activities.
Role type
Senior in-house counsel (strategic transactions)
Builds
M&A deals, strategic investments, and post-investment lifecycle management for technology sector clients
Domain
Technology industry, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law
Required skills
M&A transaction management, due diligence, complex contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, investment lifecycle management, external counsel management, playbook development
Preferred skills
Securities regulation expertise, technology sector experience
Technologies
Legal drafting tools, transaction management systems
Responsibilities
Lead M&A transactions from inception to completion, oversee comprehensive due diligence, negotiate complex transaction documents, manage post-investment activities including capital calls and exits, ensure regulatory compliance, manage external counsel relationships, develop legal playbooks and processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC