Assistant General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions (Hybrid) - SGS

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Assistant General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions supports the General Counsel, senior level business leaders of SGS North America, and corporate development teams in all aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and other various transactions in support of business goals and growth.  They are responsible for all parts of the transaction process including but not limited to conducting due diligence, drafting, and reviewing legal documents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Hybrid Schedule

• Independently drafts and negotiates complex transaction documents in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, and other agreements in support of corporate goals.
• Oversees outside counsel efforts in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, and other business combinations.
• Performs and monitors internal due diligence efforts in support of business transactions to evaluate business and transaction risks.
• Conducts legal, regulatory, and business-related research.
• Provides general counseling to senior management on acquisition and business strategies.
• Participates in special projects where the experience, ability, or expertise of the attorney merits involvement.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provides general direction and manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school 
• 5+ years experience as a practicing M&A attorney (ideally mid-level associate), preferably with both private practice and in-house experience in both U.S. and Canadian jurisdiction

Licenses/ Certifications

• Member of New Jersey State Bar or eligible for NJ in-house counsel license

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation and legal reasoning skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and coordinate a variety of internal and external activities having legal significance to the Company.
• Ability to manage issues and workload independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office – Intermediate skills

In the course of employment, you will be required to travel to and/or work at a client site.  The company requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel commercially and many clients require visitors performing work at their locations to be vaccinated.  Therefore, this role requires a candidate who is fully vaccinated or will be prior to an anticipated start date.  The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination.

The company will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request after an offer is extended.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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