.SD Worx is a dynamic and rapidly growing HR solutions provider committed to innovation and excellence. With a proven track record of success, we are seeking a talented and motivated In-house M&A Legal Counsel to join our specialised legal team.As In-house M&A Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in supporting SD Worx's merger and acquisitions activities and other legal projects throughout Europe. You will report to the Director Specialised Legal and you will partner with the M&A team, business stakeholders, outside counsel, management, and other legal & compliance functions on mergers & acquisitions. This allows you to have a big impact on the growing business of SD Worx.You will become part of a dynamic, multinational legal team. The current corporate legal team works from Belgium (HQ), Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Mauritius and United Kingdom and consists of 22 legal counsels in different expert areas.This is a exciting opportunity to grow within an international company with excellent exposure to interesting and challenging work.Curious? Then read on...SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. SD Worx's +7000 employees operate in countries all over Europe and in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life. So companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent.Which key responsibilities will you have?Conduct legal due diligence on potential M&A transactions, in collaboration with local outside counsel.Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of M&A agreements, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and other related documents.Assist in ensuring an effective integration of newly acquired assets or entities from a legal point of view.Collaborate with the M&A team, other cross-functional teams (such as finance), outside counsel, business stakeholders, management and other legal & compliance functions, such as the corporate governance team, to facilitate the successful execution of mergers, acquisitions and other corporate projects.Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting M&A transactions and provide proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders.Assist in the development and implementation of legal processes and best practices related to M&A activities.Handle general corporate matters and assist with other legal projects as needed.What do you need for this role?A master of laws obtained at a European university. A post-Master degree or a degree obtained from a foreign university is a plus
