Senior Counsel, Transactions

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

What will you need to be successful?

• 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

You Unlimited.

• 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.