M&A Counsel

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll HR services with global reach.
BR/As MA Counsel, 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.ulliSupport the legal workstream of MA transactions across Europe, from initial assessment and due diligence through signing, closing and post-closing integration. /liliConduct and coordinate legal due diligence, identify key legal risks, prepare clear findings and work with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on mitigation actions. /liliDraft, 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. /liliManage legal transaction processes and documentation, including signing and closing mechanics, condition precedents, corporate approvals, powers of attorney and completion actions. /liliCollaborate closely with the MA team, finance, tax, HR, security, privacy, business stakeholders, management, outside counsel and other legal compliance functions. /liliSupport the legal integration of newly acquired companies, including contract, corporate governance, compliance and legal entity follow-up actions. /liliContribute to the improvement of MA legal processes, templates, playbooks and best practices, and support other strategic corporate legal projects where needed. /li /ulBR/ulliYou 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. /liliYou 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. /liliYou communicate clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing. Knowledge of Dutch, French or another European language is considered a plus. /liliYou have strong analytical, drafting and coordination skills, with the ability to translate complex legal risks into clear, practical advice. /liliYou are organised, accurate and able to manage several workstreams in parallel, including during transaction peaks and under time pressure. /liliYou are proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a hands-on mentality and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. /liliYou are a team player who builds trust with stakeholders, while also being able to work autonomously and take ownership of your files. /liliYou act with integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential transaction information. /liliYou are open to occasional travel within Europe. /li /ulBR/ulliA competitive salary and benefits package. /liliThe opportunity to learn, grow and take ownership of meaningful legal work in an international MA environment. /liliExcellent exposure to interesting corporate, transaction and integration work within an international, ever-expanding company. /liliYou will join a dynamic, fast-growing team where we share knowledge, value open communication and support personal development. /liliHybrid working, flexible

working hours
and the possibility to work from home or other offices. /li /ulBR/ Practical advice, Organization Skills, Legal Risk, Tax, Stress tolerance, Work Streams, Solution Oriented, European Languages, Corporate Law, Scheduling, Legal Management, Sales Agreements, Findings, Projects, Act with integrity, Legal Entities, Contracts, Legal Compliance, Coordination, Communication, Mechanics, Proactivity, Negotiation, Work Streams, Post Processing, Building Trust, Due diligence, Corporate Law, Discreet, Universities, Documentation, Asset, Taking Ownership, Templates, Finance, Security service, Stakeholders, Mitigation, Law, Coordination, Writing, Pragmatism, Legal Process, Practicality, Power of attorney, Drafting, Best Practices, Management, Legal Compliance, Engagement, Signing