Senior Counsel-M&A

Clarivate; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Long-term disability

Vacation

Job summary

Clarivate is seeking a Senior Counsel for M&A to join the Legal team. Based in any North American Clarivate office, you will partner with business units on corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and financing.

You will negotiate deal documents, structure transactions, and coordinate due diligence as part of a global, highly experienced legal team. You should have a J.D., active bar license, and 5+ years’ multinational M&A experience, including 3+ years at a top

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing.
• 5+ years’ experience in complex multinational M&A, incl. 3+ years at a large North American law firm as a corporate/M&A associate.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for Clarivate’s corporate transactions, incl. review and negotiation of deal documents.
• Lead various general corporate projects.
• Review and negotiate complex commercial agreements as time permits.

Skills

Negotiation

Deal management

English proficiency

Communication

Executive interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active bar license

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Counsel-M&A to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Transactions & Technology, the Senior Counsel – M&A will be based in any North American city with a Clarivate office and will form part of a highly respected global legal team. This role will be a legal business partner supporting Clarivate’s corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, complex commercial agreements, and more.

About You – Experience, Education, Skills, And Accomplishments

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing with the applicable bar association.
• 5+ years’ experience as an attorney working primarily on complex, multinational mergers and acquisitions, including at least 3 years at a large North American law firm as a corporate/M&A associate.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have...

• Prior in-house experience preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational and deal management skills.
• Enthusiasm for process improvement and client satisfaction.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English. Other language skills a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior executive leaders.
• Admitted in good standing to the bar of working location.

What Will You Be Doing in This Role?

• Lead legal support for Clarivate’s corporate transactions, including the review and negotiation of deal documents, assistance in structuring deals, and coordination of due diligence.
• Lead a variety of general corporate projects.
• Review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, as time permits.
• Identify ongoing personal training and developmental needs as part of continuous career and professional development.
• Some travel on an as needed basis.

About The Team

The team is a highly collaborative group focused on supporting the company's most critical legal and business initiatives. The team includes professionals specializing in M&A, intellectual property, technology transactions, vendor agreements, content licensing, AI governance, and corporate finance. Team members are located across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, creating a dynamic and globally connected environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value M&A and strategic transactions. You will have the opportunity to lead complex deals, interact with senior executives, and contribute directly to the company's long-term growth strategy, all while benefiting from a more balanced and sustainable work-life environment.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time, permanent position working primarily during core business hours. Flexibility will be required to support colleagues and stakeholders across multiple global time zones.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of working in the office up to three days per week.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position is $192,000-$240,000 CAD per year/$165,000-$205,000 USD per year. This role is eligible for a 15% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Individual pay is based upon experience, education, skills, expertise, and other relevant factors.

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, you will be eligible to participate in a benefits package that includes the following:

• medical
• dental
• prescription drug
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• long-term disability coverage
• vacation
• sick time
• volunteer time
• employee discount programs
• many more benefits

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.