About Everfield
Everfield buys, builds, and grows European vertical market and specialist software companies, providing them with the tools they need to move to the next level. Our mission is to foster ambition, fuel growth, and unlock opportunities for Europe’s software ecosystem.
Companies in the Everfield ecosystem follow a decentralised model, maintaining their team, brand, and offices, while focusing on what they do best - building products and supporting customers. Everfield provides support in talent acquisition, HR, and a team of experts in building and growing European B2B SaaS companies consult on financial and operational topics from. Founded in 2022, Everfield has an ecosystem presence in 7 countries, and growing.
About the role
For our client, an international company operating in private equity environment, we are looking for a Senior M&A In-house Lawyer (m/f/x). The selected candidate will join the in - house legal team and will be responsible for comprehensive transaction support, from structuring to finalization, working directly with the investment team and external law firms.
What will you do
Independently conducting M&A transactions, including supervision of the entire transaction process
Negotiating and preparing key transaction documentation, in particular SPA, SHA, and accompanying documents
Managing and coordinating the work of external law firms (local and international) at various stages of the transaction
Working closely with the fund's investment team to structure transactions and assess legal risks
Participating in due diligence
Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements, including agreements relating to software and IT solutions
Providing legal support to the fund's portfolio companies in corporate and transactional matters
What we are looking for
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in M&A, gained in top international law firms
Experience in independently conducting complex M&A transactions and negotiating transaction documentation
Very strong negotiation skills, in particular in the area of SPA
Experience in negotiating contracts related to the IT industry
Ability to effectively manage the work of law firms in transaction projects
Professional title of legal advisor or attorney or equivalent professional qualifications obtained in other jurisdictions
Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
Knowledge of German will be an additional advantage
High level of independence, decisiveness, and ability to work in a dynamic transactional environment
What we offer
Competitive financial conditions appropriate for the level of experience and scope of responsibility
Work in a renowned international private equity environment
Participation in complex, high-value international transactions
A high degree of autonomy in project management and a real impact on the course of transactions
A flexible working model (possibility of remote work and work from the office in Warsaw or Krakow)
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