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Legal Manager - Merger & Acquisitions

BeachHead27 days ago
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
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About the role

Working with one of the top financial clients, this role calls for a Legal Manager - Merger & Acquisitions who will provide oversight, legal advice and support to the client’s senior management in M&A. This candidate will identify key legal risks and appropriate ways to mitigate them, ensuring awareness among relevant stakeholders and other members of the client’s Legal Department.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage external legal costs prudently through optimal use of internal and external resources
  • Proactive identification, management and escalation of legal risk for the Bank's M&A programs in Canada, the United States and globally
  • Proactive legal guidance in all matters related to public company requirements, corporate governance and disclosure
  • Provide strategic and tactical direction and advice to client’s executives, as well as within the Legal Department
  • Anticipate emerging issues and translate business and organizational challenges into sustainable deployment strategies
  • Negotiate and influence, internally and externally, with latitude on outcomes

Desired Skill Set:

  • 5 years of Merger & Acquisition Experience in Commercial Banking, Treasury Management and Small Business apps
  • 5 years of experience in the Legal / law industry
  • 5 years of expertise in Risk Assessment
  • Comfort with ambiguity & strong relationship management skills to navigate a complex/diverse organization
  • Law degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in Ontario

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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BeachHead is a premier and specialized consultancy and staffing firm focused on the Canadian Finance marketplace. We specialize in providing the highest quality of service for both our clients and professional Financial Candidates. Our unique business model supports a direct relationship with senior hiring business executives and stakeholders.

The BeachHead system is designed to capture intimate knowledge of both the client opportunity and qualified candidates, ensuring that each client/candidate is properly and competitively positioned in the marketplace.