Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel

Reporting into and working alongside the General Counsel & Co Sec, this role operates closely with the Corporate Strategy & Finance Director to provide expert legal advice to support new venture capital fund investing in health tech start-ups.

Client Details

Our client is a top health insurance provider with a clear vision to extend and expand its product range and create new and exciting business lines.

Description

* Create and own a portfolio of acquisition and investment documentation

- Produce clear appraisal reports to support Board decisions, and be responsible for establishing corporate governance and monitoring of acquisitions where appropriate

- M&A experience from negotiation of the term sheet to signing, including the negotiation and drafting of key terms

* Provide pragmatic advice on a wide range of general corporate and commercial matters

* Draft ancillary documentation (board minutes, shareholder resolutions, etc.) and manage a signing process

* Appraising investments

* Leading legal due diligence

* Appreciation of legal and commercial risk

* Project management skills, with the ability to co-ordinating multiple projects simultaneously, while collaborating with people with a range of backgrounds and capabilities

* Self-confident individual, with sufficient gravitas and experience to command the respect of senior individuals, both within the business and outside of the business, to create collaborative relationships.

* Knowledge of the health industry and market, together with regulatory and compliance provisions would be an advantage.

Profile

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales, ideally 3+ years PQE

An ability to advice across the business in both corporate and commercial matters

Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders

Ability to work autonomously to a high standard

Job Offer

Competitive salary & benefits package totalling six figures

Hybrid working (once per fortnight)

Cohesive and supportive culture and department

Development opportunities