Senior Deal Counsel - Global Investment Firm
At the Global Investment Firm, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Deal Counsel to join our legal team. This individual will play a critical role in leading and negotiating a wide range of complex, large-cap transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and capital raises. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in corporate law and transactional work, with the ability to operate at the highest levels of business strategy and legal execution.
As Senior Deal Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business teams, offering legal insight and strategic guidance on high-stakes deals and regulatory matters. You will work cross-functionally with departments such as finance, compliance, and operations to ensure seamless execution of transactions and alignment with the firm's broader objectives. This role also involves presenting novel legal issues and deal structures to C-suite executives, requiring a high degree of confidence, clarity, and business acumen.
You will be expected to manage multiple fast-paced transactions simultaneously, often under tight deadlines, while maintaining a high standard of legal precision and judgment. This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of major investments and contribute meaningfully to the firm's continued growth and success.
Qualifications & Responsibilities:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- 5+ years of legal experience in a top-tier private practice or in-house legal department.
- Demonstrated expertise in large-cap transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and capital raises.
- Proven ability to advise on global regulatory matters that impact the deal lifecycle.
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Experience working directly with business and investment teams to provide strategic legal counsel.
- Ability to manage high-pressure, high-value deals with sound judgment and professionalism.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior executives.
If you are a proactive, business-oriented legal professional with a passion for dealmaking, we encourage you to apply.
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