Head of M&A Legal

Are you energized by providing high quality advice in complex legal matters and do you want to be responsible for the legal aspects of M&A transactions for a global leader within water solutions? If so, you may be the person we are looking for.

As our new Head of M&A Legal you will join the [xxxxx] M&A team contributing to every phase of transaction processes from initiation and execution to negotiation and finalization.

What is the job about?

As Head of M&A Legal, you will be part of [xxxxx]’ Legal Department and the legal community but on a daily basis work closely together with the independent M&A Department. The M&A team consists of six professionals based in Bjerringbro, Denmark and is responsible for executing mergers, acquisitions and divestments throughout the entire [xxxxx] Group.

Further, you will be working closely with colleagues across [xxxxx] including from Business, Strategy, Finance, Tax, HR, Operations, and more.

You will report to [xxxxx]’ General Counsel with a dotted line to the Head of Group M&A.

Your key tasks will be:

Project management of all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including collaborating with outside legal advisors to conduct thorough due diligence, drafting and scrutinizing legal documents pertinent to the transaction, strategizing the structure of deals, submitting requisite requests for regulatory consents, and overseeing the execution and completion of agreements
Ensure strong alignment and good working relationships with internal stakeholders both within M&A, Legal, commercial teams, and relevant support functions, e.g., on overlaps between legal due diligence and other specialist areas or where there are interactions between legal terms and commercial aspirations
Building and maintaining good working relationships with external stakeholders including legal advisors and W&I insurance brokers
Support on the preparation and quality of all materials for third parties and internal decision makers, such as [xxxxx]’ Group Management and the Board of Directors
Heading internal M&A related optimization and strategy processes

What do you need to apply?

This position requires a solid legal background, well developed interpersonal skills, the ability to think strategically, a good business understanding, and the desire and willingness to go beyond the adviser role to become a truly trusted partner of the business. It is important that you do not just see yourself as a legal adviser but as an integrated part of a team working to achieve the commercial and strategic goals of [xxxxx].

Your competences include that you:

Have a relevant educational background (Master’s degree in law or similar)
Have worked as an M&A lawyer within a law firm or inhouse for at least 3+ years
Possess a comprehensive legal skill set in M&A and corporate law, with the capability to advise on all legal matters during an M&A transaction
Can think strategically, commercially, and critically – also outside of legal matters
Take initiative and work autonomously – anticipate needs and act without waiting for directions
Have a collaborative mindset and are easy to work with
Exhibit effective communication competencies, ensuring clear speaking and writing in English
Are capable of handling diverse assignments simultaneously with assurance and attentiveness

Additional information

Your place of employment will be at our office in Bjerringbro, Denmark close to our business units, corporate functions, and Group Management. You should expect some travelling in relation to your work.

If you have questions or want to know more about the position, please contact Group Vice President, General Counsel, Andreas Ilum on +[xxxxx].

We look forward to hearing from you.

If this job sounds appealing to you, please send your resume and cover letter today and no later than Dec. 16th, 2024 by clicking on “Apply”. We expect interviews to be held on an ongoing basis.