M&A Legal ManagerLHH

The Adecco Group Switzerland

Our client, an international company based in Geneva, is looking for a Legal Manager or Senior Legal Manager to expand its team of M&A and Corporate lawyers.

The position will assist the Business Development team with M&A, joint venture, and public tender projects and support the company generally on corporate, corporate governance, and corporate-level dispute matters.

Missions:

-Draft, review, and interpret legal documentation for M&A, joint venture, and other transactions.

-Support the negotiation of contractual documentation for M&A, joint venture, and other transactions and advise on the degree of legal risk associated with them.

-Provide pragmatic, business-minded legal advice on issues identified in the context of transactions and reorganizations.

-Support contract approval and documentation management processes.

-Develop contract templates for transactions.

-Assist with gathering and reviewing documents for corporate reorganizations and regulatory notifications.

-Provide advice on potential and materialized disputes and gather relevant facts for progressing them.

-Work closely with other functions in the company, including finance, tax, insurance, compliance, and competition, to ensure their interests are taken into account in contracting.

-Coordinate the use of outside legal advisers.

Prepared to travel worldwide from time to time.

EXPERIENCE

-University degree in law or equivalent nationally approved qualification.

-Admitted to the Bar (past or present) with 6-12 years of experience post-qualification in a law firm. In-house experience is an advantage.

-Substantial practical experience in cross-border M&A and corporate work. Experience in public-private partnerships, public tenders, and port concessions is an advantage.

-Knowledge of English law - including UK qualification - is an advantage.

-drafting and negotiation skills.

-Ability to proactively assist internal clients and provide innovative solutions.

-Ability to work independently while keeping others informed.

-Ability to work well under pressure, to respect deadlines, and to assume responsibilities.

-Prior work experience in maritime and terminal sectors is an advantage.

-Native-level speaking and writing skills in English are required. Other main European languages are an advantage.

-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

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