Associate General Counsel, M&A – Strongly-backed MGA (NY, MA – Remote)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investment transactions from initial evaluation through post-closing integration.
- Advise business and corporate development teams on legal risks associated with potential transactions and growth initiatives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including asset and stock purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder and equity-related agreements, and related ancillary documentation.
- Prepare and negotiate letters of intent, term sheets, confidentiality agreements, and other preliminary transaction documents.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across corporate development, finance, tax, HR, regulatory, and executive leadership to structure and execute strategic transactions.
- Coordinate and manage legal due diligence, including review of contracts, disclosure schedules, and other transaction materials.
- Support broader corporate governance, financing, debt, and equity matters.
- Develop and improve legal templates, transaction processes, and internal best practices.
- Provide legal advice on a variety of general corporate matters as business needs arise.
- Stay informed on legal and industry developments impacting the business.
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- 5–10 years of legal experience with a strong emphasis on mergers and acquisitions.
- Prior law firm experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional business partners.
- Experience advising senior executives on legal and business risk.
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and commercial mindset.
- Willingness to travel periodically as needed.
- Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
For additional information contact:
Peter French
VP & Executive Recruiter, Legal Practice Lead
(443) 691-1494
https://calendly.com/pfrench-rogangroup/30min