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WillScot · 9 hours ago

Legal M&A Director

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

WillScot is the industry leader in providing storage solutions and modular workplace solutions to customers across North America. The Legal M&A Director will help drive the strategic direction for M&A, finance transactions, and legal best practices, serving as a trusted advisor to ensure compliance and support business objectives.

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Responsibilities

Expertise in M&A, financing transactions, and corporate governance matters

Experience working with public company executives, boards and committees

Experience advising on M&A transactions and drafting/reviewing related agreements

Collaborates with cross-functional leads to drive and monitor legal progress for a range of M&A and financing projects

Drive legal due diligence and deal production towards signing, closing and post-closing matters

Experience in assisting in post-acquisition integration initiatives, as well as divesture planning

Consult with, as appropriate, external attorneys as needed to execute on the company’s growth goals and related compliance matters

Review investor and public communications, and other external documents for compliance accuracy related to 33’ Act requirements, M&A and finance transactions

Experience in 34’ Act periodic reporting requirements (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K)

Responsive to internal customer needs, deal related timelines, and the growth aspects of the company’s strategy

Additional duties and functions as assigned

Qualification

M&A expertiseFinancing transactionsCorporate governancePublic company experienceLegal due diligencePost-acquisition integration34' Act reportingJuris DoctorateAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam player attitudeInterpersonal skills

Required

Expertise in M&A, financing transactions, and corporate governance matters

Experience working with public company executives, boards and committees

Experience advising on M&A transactions and drafting/reviewing related agreements

Collaborates with cross-functional leads to drive and monitor legal progress for a range of M&A and financing projects

Drive legal due diligence and deal production towards signing, closing and post-closing matters

Experience in assisting in post-acquisition integration initiatives, as well as divesture planning

Consult with, as appropriate, external attorneys as needed to execute on the company's growth goals and related compliance matters

Review investor and public communications, and other external documents for compliance accuracy related to 33' Act requirements, M&A and finance transactions

Experience in 34' Act periodic reporting requirements (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K)

Responsive to internal customer needs, deal related timelines, and the growth aspects of the company's strategy

Top Tier Law Firm Experience; In-house legal experience; and 7+ years progressive experience in M&A, commercial/financial transactions, legal and/or other control-related function in a complex, global organizations

Juris Doctorate

Outstanding judgment and integrity; intellectual curiosity, innovative thinking, and ability to provide practical and solution-oriented advice

Mastery of communication skills and styles, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners

A strong team player attitude, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, including senior executives, field team leaders and cross-functional peers

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business acumen and judgment, strategic legal thinking, initiative, attention to detail and ability to work independently

Exceptional interpersonal skills and commitment to professionalism and collegiality

Able to pass a background check