Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

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Legal Counsel responsible for M&A transactions in a fully remote team. Drafting agreements and conducting due diligence for a global talent network.

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting Toptal with its active acquisition strategy
  • Working on strategic M&A transactions ranging from smaller acquisitions to larger deals
  • Drafting and negotiating acquisition documentation
  • Conducting due diligence of targets
  • Reviewing digital data room materials and disclosure schedules
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel
  • Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks by applying Toptal’s policies and procedures
  • Developing and reviewing relevant M&A transactions

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor degree, LLB, LLM or equivalent is required.
  • Admission to a U.S. State or the District of Columbia bar.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience focused within M&A law, ideally some of that experience being in a law firm setting.
  • Strong experience negotiating and drafting merger and acquisition documentation.
  • Experience conducting due diligence of target digital data rooms and review of disclosure schedules.
  • Ability to partner closely with external M&A counsel and internal business stakeholders.
  • Excellent customer service (internal and external), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to quickly master and integrate legal, business, technical, and practical analysis.
  • An extremely sharp eye for detail with exceptional business judgment and a knack for coming up with creative solutions.
  • Ability to support and scale in a fast-growing company with a focus on execution.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
  • You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.

Benefits:

  • Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
  • Basic life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts
  • Access to telehealth virtual doctors
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible paid time off