[Hiring] Senior M&A In-house Lawyer @Everfield

Role Description

For our client, an international company operating in a private equity environment, we are looking for a Senior M&A In-house Lawyer (m/f/x). The selected candidate will join the in-house legal team and will be responsible for comprehensive transaction support, from structuring to finalization, working directly with the investment team and external law firms.

• Independently conducting M&A transactions, including supervision of the entire transaction process
• Negotiating and preparing key transaction documentation, in particular SPA, SHA, and accompanying documents
• Managing and coordinating the work of external law firms (local and international) at various stages of the transaction
• Working closely with the fund's investment team to structure transactions and assess legal risks
• Participating in due diligence
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements, including agreements relating to software and IT solutions
• Providing legal support to the fund's portfolio companies in corporate and transactional matters

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in M&A, gained in top international law firms
• Experience in independently conducting complex M&A transactions and negotiating transaction documentation
• Very strong negotiation skills, in particular in the area of SPA
• Experience in negotiating contracts related to the IT industry
• Ability to effectively manage the work of law firms in transaction projects
• Professional title of legal advisor or attorney or equivalent professional qualifications obtained in other jurisdictions
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
• Knowledge of German will be an additional advantage
• High level of independence, decisiveness, and ability to work in a dynamic transactional environment

Benefits

• Competitive financial conditions appropriate for the level of experience and scope of responsibility
• Work in a renowned international private equity environment
• Participation in complex, high-value international transactions
• A high degree of autonomy in project management and a real impact on the course of transactions
• A flexible working model (possibility of remote work and work from the office in Warsaw or Krakow)