Principal Counsel, Corporate

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Base: $300,000-$360,000; bonus: discretionary perf...
10+ years legal experience in m&a
Jd degree required
Experience with asset manager fund structures
The Principal Counsel will serve as a senior member of the Legal team providing strategic advice on global mergers and acquisitions

Job Summary

  • The Principal Counsel will serve as a senior member of the Legal team providing strategic advice on global mergers and acquisitions.
  • This role involves overseeing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions to ensure efficient execution and cost management.
  • The firm offers robust benefits including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) matching, and access to financial wellness programs.

Matching Summary

The Principal Counsel will serve as a senior member of the Legal team providing strategic advice on global mergers and acquisitions.

Salary

Base: $300,000-$360,000; Bonus: Discretionary performance-based bonus available; Benefits: Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA, HSA, Life/Disability insurance, EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years legal experience in M&A
  • JD degree required
  • Experience with asset manager fund structures
  • Global transaction execution skills
  • External counsel management expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Cross-cultural collaboration ability
  • Strong commercial judgment
  • Resilience in fast-paced environment
  • Proactive risk identification skills

Key Requirements

  • JD degree required
  • 10+ years of technical legal capabilities
  • Demonstrated experience in asset management transactions
  • Superior project management skills

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