Senior Counsel, Transactions

Smith & Nephew

Multiple Locations
Base: $180,331 - $243,993 usd annually; bonus/equi...
Hybrid
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures
Due diligence, contract drafting, negotiation
Transaction closing and integration activities
This position will be responsible for providing legal services in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other major corporate transactions

Job Summary

  • This position will be responsible for providing legal services in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other major corporate transactions.
  • Work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development team to advise S+N businesses on M&A transactions and manage M&A transaction processes.
  • In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Matching Summary

This position will be responsible for providing legal services in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other major corporate transactions.

Salary

Base: $180,331 - $243,993 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: competitive bonus; Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures
  • Due diligence, contract drafting, negotiation
  • Transaction closing and integration activities
  • Advise S+N businesses on M&A
  • Manage M&A transaction processes
  • Provide legal services

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in business strategies and people
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Work across cultures and time zones
  • Strong business and legal judgement
  • Keen interest in understanding the business

Key Requirements

  • More than 5 years post-qualification experience
  • Admitted to practice in New York
  • LLB/Bachelor degree

Work Rights

Admitted to practice in New York

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