M&A Legal Counsel

Lumine Group; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and communications firm in Canada is seeking an M&A Legal Counsel to support portfolio acquisitions and manage legal documentation. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in M&A at a national/international law firm. This full-time role includes drafting agreements and maintaining relationships with partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent language communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Strong M&A experience at a national/international law firm.
• Experience with M&A in software, technology, and/or telecommunication sectors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and administer transaction agreements.
• Perform all aspects of legal due diligence.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with business partners.

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently

Creative and innovative thinking

Education

Active member of the Law Society of Ontario

4-6 year call to the bar

Job description

Lumine Group is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV:LMN). Lumine Group acquires, strengthens, and grows communications & media software businesses. Lumine Group’s focus is always long-term, we buy and hold forever, and we believe in the long-term success of our businesses. We use best practices to empower teams with the knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for their business. We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit –– we embrace critical thinking, innovation, and constant learning.

The Position

The M&A Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing support on portfolio acquisitions and related legal issues, including performing due diligence, assisting with negotiations, and reviewing and drafting transaction documentation.

The position requires an articulate, self-motivated individual who possesses strong organization skills, attention to detail, and is comfortable working on transactions in various jurisdictions across the globe. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Job Duties

• Draft, review, and administer transaction agreements and associated ancillary documentation, including indicative offers, letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, transition service agreements, as well as various commercial agreements.
• Review documents for acceptability and compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Customize existing templates, draft new agreements to fit project requirements, and effectively negotiate terms with sellers.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with business partners within Lumine Group head office and external counsel.
• Perform all aspects of legal due diligence and prepare diligence reports.
• Assess, evaluate, and report on the risks associated with transactions.
• Conduct legal research.
• Other duties shall be assigned as required.

Core Competencies

• Strong verbal, written, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology, ethics, and integrity.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.
• Exemplify strong attention to detail and judgement.
• Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints, including managing legal and commercial needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to perform research and analysis efficiently and practically.
• Ability to enforce rules, policies, and procedures.
• Creative and innovative thinking.

Requirements

• Must be an active member of the Law Society of Ontario.
• 4-6 year call to the bar.
• Excellent language communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Strong M&A experience at a national/international law firm
• Experience with M&A in software, technology, and/or telecommunication sectors is an asset.
• Experience with cross-border/international M&A is an asset.
• Excellent writing skills for complex documentation and attention to detail.
• Superior time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and diplomacy.
• High level of pragmatism, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Comfort with risk-taking and creative problem solving.
• Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is critical.

Lumine Group is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote and provide all other privileges of employment to qualified people without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, ethnicity, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other classification for which discrimination is prohibited. Lumine Group is committed to ethical recruitment practices, and this posting represents an active hiring need. If you suspect this posting is fraudulent, please report it directly through this website. While we take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of our job postings, Lumine Group assumes no responsibility or liability for fraudulent activity carried out by third parties impersonating our organization.