Description:
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. This position will be responsible for providing legal services in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other major corporate transactions, including due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, transaction closing and integration activities, under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel, Transactions & Corporate.What will you be doing?
- Work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development team to advise S+N businesses on M&A transactions and manage M&A transaction processes.
- Perform or oversee due diligence investigations and reviews of businesses being considered for transactions in order to obtain an understanding of relevant operations and risks.
- Manage and supervise outside counsel as necessary, ensuring clarity of instruction and efficiency on cost management.
- Participate in implementation of Legal team strategy, administration and improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Act as liaison to Company Secretariat and other work as assigned by Associate General Counsel, Transactions & Corporate
- LLB/Bachelor degree from a well-respected institution required as a minimum.
- Admitted to practice in New York and/or with American Bar Association Membership
- Post qualification experience: the role would suit someone with more than 5 year's post-qualification experience at a top tier US M&A practice
- In house experience would be useful but is not a requirement.
- Experience in healthcare/pharma/medical devices would be useful.
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, strong ability to communicate complex issues in concise terms
- Able to work autonomously within the role and operate at a senior professional level advising the leadership team and management teams within the business
- A keen interest in and ability to understand the business, its strategies, its people and its organisational structures
- Ability to work collaboratively with others, both within and outside of Legal team.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills, coupled with an ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and time zones and to exercise strong business and legal judgement
- Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/
- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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