M&A Counsel

pSD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll HR services with global reach. We are looking for a motivated bMA Counsel /b to join our Specialised Legal team. /ppAs bMA Counsel /b, you will support SD Worx’s mergers and acquisitions activities across Europe, including legal due diligence, transaction documentation, signing and closing processes, and post-closing legal integration. You will work closely with the MA team, finance, business stakeholders, outside counsel and other legal compliance functions. /ppThis role is ideal for a legal professional with a strong interest in corporate transactions, excellent drafting and coordination skills, and the ambition to grow in an international corporate legal environment. /ppYou will report to the Director Specialised Legal and work as part of an international legal team with colleagues across Europe and beyond. /ph3bWhich

key responsibilities
will you have? /b /h3ullipSupport the legal workstream of MA transactions across Europe, from initial assessment and due diligence through signing, closing and post-closing integration. /p /lilipConduct and coordinate legal due diligence, identify key legal risks, prepare clear findings and work with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on mitigation actions. /p /lilipDraft, review and support the negotiation of transaction documents, including non-disclosure agreements, process letters, share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, disclosure schedules and ancillary documents. /p /lilipManage legal transaction processes and documentation, including signing and closing mechanics, condition precedents, corporate approvals, powers of attorney and completion actions. /p /lilipCollaborate closely with the MA team, finance, tax, HR, security, privacy, business stakeholders, management, outside counsel and other legal compliance functions. /p /lilipSupport the legal integration of newly acquired companies, including contract, corporate governance, compliance and legal entity follow-up actions. /p /lilipContribute to the improvement of MA legal processes, templates, playbooks and best practices, and support other strategic corporate legal projects where needed. /p /li /ulh3bWhat do you need for this role? /b /h3ullipYou hold a Master of Laws degree obtained at a European university. A post-Master degree, LL.
M. or degree obtained from a foreign university is considered a plus. /p /lilipYou have about 5 years of experience as an attorney and/or in-house legal counsel, preferably with a focus on corporate law, MA, commercial transactions or corporate projects in an international environment. /p /lilipYou communicate clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing. Knowledge of Dutch, French or another European language is considered a plus. /p /lilipYou have strong analytical, drafting and coordination skills, with the ability to translate complex legal risks into clear, practical advice. /p /lilipYou are organised, accurate and able to manage several workstreams in parallel, including during transaction peaks and under time pressure. /p /lilipYou are proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a hands
- on mentality and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. /p /lilipYou are a team player who builds trust with stakeholders, while also being able to work autonomously and take ownership of your files. /p /lilipYou act with integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential transaction information. /p /lilipYou are open to occasional travel within Europe. /p /li /ulh3bWhat

we offer
you: /b /h3ullipA competitive salary and benefits package. /p /lilipThe opportunity to learn, grow and take ownership of meaningful legal work in an international MA environment. /p /lilipExcellent exposure to interesting corporate, transaction and integration work within an international, ever-expanding company. /p /lilipYou will join a dynamic, fast-growing team where we share knowledge, value open communication and support personal development. /p /lilipHybrid working, flexible

working hours
and the possibility to work from home or other offices. /p /li /ulpWe want to make the hiring process as smooth and transparent as possible. br/Here’s what you can expect after submitting your application: /ppSD Worx lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life. /p