• Managing Counsel, M&A Americas

    Wolters Kluwer (New York, NY)


    The Managing Counsel, M&A Americas position will report to the Associate General Counsel, M&A and will work closely with divisional and functional lawyers on M&A matters. The Managing Counsel, M&A Americas will preferably be located in New York, NY but other East Coast cities or Chicago will be considered. This role will partner closely with the global M&A and Corporate Development team.

    BASIC FUNCTIONS AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Successfully handle M&A transactions from inception to conclusion with a high degree of independence

    + Structure, review and negotiate key documents needed for M&A transactions

    + Manage lifecycle of various M&A documentation including, letters of intent, engagement letters, purchase agreements, transition services, agreements, licenses, and other deal documentation

    + Coordinate performance of legal due diligence with both internal and external resources

    + Advise internal business partners on transactional legal risks/issues and their potential impact on operations, including participation in presentations and updates to senior leadership

    + Supervise and coordinate preparation and filing of any required merger control and other regulatory filings

    + Advise business on preparation of assets identified for divestiture (including internal diligence, preparation of data rooms, review of marketing materials)

    + Support post-closing activities including integration of acquisitions, indemnity claims and releases, disputes arising out of prior transactions, and legal support of transition services teams

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Candidates are required to have a JD and be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which they are located. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible M&A experience, including experience with a top-tier law firm. This experience should include solo negotiation of key documents and independent decision-making. It is essential that a candidate be able to function day-to-day with minimal guidance, so problem-solving skills are critical. Prior experience with information solutions and/or SaaS businesses a plus. Prior in-house experience is also a plus, and preference will be given to candidates who have experience communicating with senior business partners.

     

    _Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._

    Compensation:

    Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $183,700 - $260,050

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.