Director, Legal - Mergers & Acquisitions

Banyan Software

Toronto, ON, Canada
On-site
5 to 7 years legal experience
Mid to large law firm background
Buy-side m&a transaction work
The role involves leading legal due diligence and negotiating purchase agreements for a high-volume M&A practice

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading legal due diligence and negotiating purchase agreements for a high-volume M&A practice.
  • Candidates will initially focus 80% on deal work before transitioning into a dedicated Portfolio General Counsel role.
  • Banyan Software is a top 10 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company with over 100 portfolio companies worldwide.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading legal due diligence and negotiating purchase agreements for a high-volume M&A practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 to 7 years legal experience
  • Mid to large law firm background
  • Buy-side M&A transaction work
  • Due diligence and contract negotiation
  • Ontario law license or eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Technology company legal issues familiarity
  • Cross-border deal exposure
  • In-house tech experience asset
  • Strong communication with non-legal stakeholders
  • Independent work style in high volume

Key Requirements

  • 5 to 7 years of legal experience
  • Licensed to practice in Ontario
  • Meaningful M&A transactional work history
  • Eligible for prompt admission if not licensed

Work Rights

Must be licensed in Ontario or eligible for prompt admission

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