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Smith+Nephew · 3 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Transactions

Andover, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $244K/yr

5+ years exp

Smith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology aimed at enhancing life. The Senior Counsel, Transactions will provide legal services related to mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, while collaborating closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development team.

Medical Device

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development team to advise S+N businesses on M&A transactions and manage M&A transaction processes

Perform or oversee due diligence investigations and reviews of businesses being considered for transactions in order to obtain an understanding of relevant operations and risks

Manage and supervise outside counsel as necessary, ensuring clarity of instruction and efficiency on cost management

Participate in implementation of Legal team strategy, administration and improvement initiatives as appropriate

Act as liaison to Company Secretariat and other work as assigned by Associate General Counsel, Transactions & Corporate

Qualification

M&A transactionsDue diligenceContract draftingLegal judgementHealthcare experiencePost qualification experienceAmerican Bar Association MembershipAnalytical skillsAutonomous workCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

LLB/Bachelor degree from a well-respected institution required as a minimum

Admitted to practice in New York and/or with American Bar Association Membership

Post qualification experience: the role would suit someone with more than 5 year's post-qualification experience at a top tier US M&A practice

Fluent in written and spoken English

Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, strong ability to communicate complex issues in concise terms

Able to work autonomously within the role and operate at a senior professional level advising the leadership team and management teams within the business

A keen interest in and ability to understand the business, its strategies, its people and its organisational structures

Ability to work collaboratively with others, both within and outside of Legal team

Strong time management and prioritisation skills, coupled with an ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and time zones and to exercise strong business and legal judgement