In-house M&A legal counsel

As In-house M&A Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in supporting SD Worx's merger and acquisitions activities and other legal projects throughout Europe. You will report to the Director Specialised Legal and you will partner with the M&A team, business stakeholders, outside counsel, management, and other legal & compliance functions on mergers & acquisitions. This allows you to have a big impact on the growing business of SD Worx.
You will become part of a dynamic, multinational legal team. The current corporate legal team works from Belgium (HQ), Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Mauritius and United Kingdom and consists of 22 legal counsels in different expert areas.
This is a exciting opportunity to grow within an international company with excellent exposure to interesting and challenging work., + Conduct legal due diligence on potential M&A transactions, in collaboration with local outside counsel.
+ Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of M&A agreements, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and other related documents.
+ Assist in ensuring an effective integration of newly acquired assets or entities from a legal point of view.
+ Collaborate with the M&A team, other cross-functional teams (such as finance), outside counsel, business stakeholders, management and other legal & compliance functions, such as the corporate governance team, to facilitate the successful execution of mergers, acquisitions and other corporate projects.
+ Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting M&A transactions and provide proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders.
+ Assist in the development and implementation of legal processes and best practices related to M&A activities.
+ Handle general corporate matters and assist with other legal projects as needed.

SD Worx is a dynamic and rapidly growing HR solutions provider committed to innovation and excellence. With a proven track record of success, we are seeking a talented and motivated In-house M&A Legal Counsel to join our specialised legal team., + A master of laws obtained at a European university. A post-Master degree or a degree obtained from a foreign university is a plus.
+ 2-4 years of experience, as an attorney and/or as an in-house legal counsel (preferably within an international company) with a focus on corporate law or M&A;
+ Effective communication skills in English (orally and in writing). Sound knowledge of another language for application in deals across Europe is considered to be a plus;
+ Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ Organizational skills that allow you to plan and prioritize projects, as well as strong analytical, negotiation and contract drafting skills;
+ Proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Hands-on and can-do mentality;
+ Be a team player, yet able to work autonomously;
+ High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow;
+ Be open to occasional travel within Europe.

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. SD Worx's +7000 employees operate in countries all over Europe and in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life. So companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent.

A competitive salary and benefits package
The autonomy and flexibility to take ownership of your work.
Excellent exposure to interesting and challenging work within an international, ever-expanding company.
For us, learning and innovating are like breathing, inspiring us to always go beyond. We offer multiple trainings, projects where you will learn from experts or in practice.
From the start you will be engaged in your team, where we share knowledge, talents and celebrate our differences. From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. We welcome you in a dynamic, fast-growing team that:
Cares about work and life and values a warm atmosphere and open communication
Encourages ownership, initiative and creativity and personal development through coaching and training.
Hybrid working - with the possibilities of flexible working hours, homework, working from other offices, . you can organize your own work.
We value a healthy and happy life and facilitate that through a wide range of benefits and activities.
SD 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.