DescriptionThe Transaction Counsel EMEA serves as one of a team of transaction counsel by advising (in conjunction with outside counsel) business leaders and deal teams on legal aspects of a broad range of business, transactional, corporate and deal matters that arise across all divisions of Gordon Brothers EMEA.
Gordon Brothers EMEA business activity includes (i) asset-based lending, leasing and equipment finance; (ii) commercial and industrial equipment/asset acquisitions and disposals; (iii) valuations and other asset advisory services; and (iv) sales agency/disposition agent activity, in each case across multiple sectors, assets classes and EMEA jurisdictions.
The Transaction Counsel, EMEA reports directly to Senior Director, Senior Transaction Counsel, EMEA (who is based in London, UK).
Specifically, the role serves as one of a team of three Gordon Brothers’ EMEA transaction counsel supporting: (i) deal teams on transaction structuring and legal strategy; (ii) deal teams (in conjunction with outside counsel) with legal transaction due diligence, documentation and execution; and (iii) Gordon Brothers EMEA offices and divisions where counterparty insolvency or out-of-court restructuring is a consideration.
The incumbent uses superior judgment, reports to, and works closely and seamlessly with, Senior Director, Senior Transaction Counsel EMEA and Managing Director, Lead Transaction Counsel, EMEA & APAC and EMEA deal teams with personnel of all levels on transactions, and identifies and resolves issues as needed to minimize overall risk to the organization. The successful candidate can look forward to developing a keen understanding of the Gordon Brothers EMEA business and playing a key role in Gordon Brothers EMEA’s continuing success.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow.Key Responsibilities:
* Participates in EMEA transactions as a core member of the deal team.
* Works with the deal teams to manage outside legal counsel undertaking legal transaction due diligence.
* Together with the deal team and outside counsel, prepare, review and negotiate to conclusion primary and ancillary legal documentation for lending, acquisition, commercial and disposal transactions.
* Provides training to EMEA business leaders and deal teams on key legal topics.
* Represents Gordon Brothers EMEA as needed at client meetings.
* Represents Gordon Brothers EMEA at industry events, both as a speaker, moderator and attendee.
* Maintains and manages a network of outside counsel.
* Maintains legal responsibility for post-deal matters.
* Attends transaction Investment Committees and In-Flight Review Committees to provide commentary and input on insolvency, legal structuring, diligence and documentation issues.
NOTE: Role requires ability to travel (within EMEA) as needed (approximately 15-20% of time) for deals, client meetings and/or business development. Occasional travel to Boston, US. Education & Experience:
* 2 to 4 years PQE aggregate private practice and in-house experience with a minimum of 2 years of law firm PQE. Prior in-house experience not required.
* Insolvency and restructuring experience required.
* Finance, in particular ABL, complex M&A and/or litigation experience is a plus.
* English or Scots law qualification preferred, German or Dutch law qualification considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Experience with complex commercial and business transactions (including leading on transaction structuring, contract drafting and negotiations).
* Must be able to demonstrate cross-border/multi-jurisdictional transactional experience.
* Sophisticated business and financial acumen. Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate complex information from multiple streams of work and engage in constructive dialogue with business leaders in real-time.
* Exceptional, out-of-the-box thinker with astute commercial sense who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and transaction-driven business.
* Track record of balancing legal and business considerations, multi-tasking, problem-solving and operating in fast-paced and rapid growth environments.
* Able to leverage the transactional rigor obtained in a prior law firm practice but willing to step outside of the traditional lawyer-client dynamic, work in direct contact with the business, and be part of business solutions.
* Committed, collaborative, communicative, dependable and reliable team player.
* Strong listening skills and an ability to communicate pragmatically, clearly and decisively.
* Able to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, establish priorities and focus on detailed information.
About Us: Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has maximized liquidity through realizable asset value by providing the people, expertise and capital to solve business challenges. Our solutions-oriented approach across asset services, lending, financing and trading gives clients the insights, strategies and time to optimize asset values throughout the business cycle. We work across the full spectrum of assets globally with deep expertise in retail, commercial, industrial, brands and real estate. We are headquartered in Boston with over 30 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Gordon Brothers offers a competitive total compensation package including base salary and incentive plan, benefits allowance and more.
Gordon Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. This Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
It is the policy of Gordon Brothers to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
In compliance with the Equality Act 2010, please contact the Human Resources department if you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation with any part the application process. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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