Description:

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced strategic transactions attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic investments and significant big law and in-house experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Transactional Leadership: Lead and manage M&A transactions and strategic investments from inception to completion, including NDAs, due diligence, negotiation, definitive documentation and integration processes as applicable.
Strategic Advice: Provide strategic advice and support to senior management on potential strategic transactions and other corporate development activities.
Due Diligence: Oversee and conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential targets, identifying risks and opportunities and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies.
Negotiation: Negotiate complex transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, LP agreements, side letters and other ancillary agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
M&A Integration: Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities, including addressing legal, regulatory and compliance issues.
Investment Lifecycle Management: Manage post-investment activities, including capital calls, distributions, shareholder actions and exits.
Regulatory Matters: Ensure all strategic transaction activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies, and manage interactions with regulatory bodies as necessary.
General Corporate Matters: Assist on general corporate matters as needed.
External Counsel Management: Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring effective collaboration and cost-efficient delivery of legal services.
Program Management: Contribute to development, implementation and improvement of playbooks, processes and training programs.

Qualifications:

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in M&A, with a combination of internationally recognized law firm experience and in-house experience (ideally within the technology sector) and proven track record of successfully handling complex transactions from inception to completion.
Expertise: Deep knowledge of M&A and investments transactions, corporate law and relevant industry practices. Proficiency in securities regulation a plus.
Skills: Exceptional negotiation, drafting, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
Analytical Ability: Strong analytical, issue spotting and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to think critically and strategically.
Integrity: High degree of integrity and ability to instill trust.
Team Player: Hands on, roll-up-the-sleeves mindset and ability to work as part of collaborative and cross-functional teams.
Adaptability: Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Licensure: Admission to at least one state bar in good standing.