Business and Legal Affairs Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Orchard is looking for an experienced transactional attorney with a M&A background to join its transactional business and legal affairs team.

What you'll do
• Draft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&A-related and equity acquisition
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction’s life cycle.
• Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence and execution.
• Potential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements, distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements and licenses.
• Advise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysis.
• Manage outside counsel.

Who you are
• 6 years’ experience at a major law firm (preferably in IP or Corporate, with a minimum of 3 years in M&A)
• JD from a reputable law school
• Member of New York Bar in good standing
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
• Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisions
• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
• Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions
• Flexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs arise