What are the responsibilities and job description for the M&A Legal Counsel, US position at Novastone Capital Advisors?
Who we are:
Novastone Capital Advisors is an early-stage, rapidly growing, Swiss investment firm founded by a consortium of single-family offices that solves succession challenges in small to medium-sized enterprises through our Operator-Led Search Fund Program. We connect investors with highly talented operators who are looking to locate, acquire, manage, and grow a privately held company.
Check our website for more information: http://www.novastone-ca.com
Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing transactions from due diligence to closing in collaboration with outside counsel.
- Review investment targets from a legal standpoint and assist in identifying risks.
- Help establish, review, and maintain legal documentation for M&A transactions.
- Work closely with the General Counsel on corporate legal matters, providing support as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of corporate documents, including entity formation and other legal filings.
- Support senior counsel with acquisition, financing transactions, and other corporate matters, including due diligence and closings.
- Maintain the Legal Department’s document database, ensuring proper organization and access.
- Assist with the review and preparation of NDAs, commercial contracts, and other legal documents.
- Provide legal support to the in-house Legal Team and other departments within the company.
Day-to-day tasks:
- Assist with revisions and updates to legal templates used in corporate and M&A transactions.
- Communicate with investors, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders regarding legal documents and KYC information.
- Help streamline incorporation procedures across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance.
- Provide support to the Legal and M&A teams in various aspects of transactions, including documentation and logistics.
Must-have Requirements:
- Have 3 years of experience with M&A law, corporate mergers, acquisitions, etc. at a large company or law firm
- Be comfortable engaging with executives and investors directly and be prepared to speak on behalf of the company when needed.
- Have experience identifying and executing domestic and foreign filing requirements.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, and a desire to deliver excellent work products while maintaining a key role within a growing team.
- Possess a positive attitude, be proactive, be flexible, and be a team player.
- Skills required include advanced knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel).
- Must be detail-oriented, able to prioritize needs based on urgency, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced team-orientated environment.
- Ability to work flexible work hours to accommodate meetings on CET, EST, and PST.
We offer:
- Company benefits
- Personal benefits
- In-person events
- Employee training/development
- Dynamic and international corporate atmosphere
- Flexible and remote work schedule
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.
