Job Description

An opportunity to work in a global legal team within a FTSE 100 technology company. The role will involve working closely with Sage's Corporate Development and Finance teams, advising on M&A, strategic finance and intragroup projects as well as other corporate legal matters.




The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting complex, high-profile projects with significant commercial impact.




This is a hybrid role, with 3 days working out of our London Bridge office and 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing


- Provide end-to-end legal advice to the Corporate Development team on M&A transactions across multiple jurisdictions.


- Support the Finance team on the delivery of strategic finance projects, including debt facilities, share buybacks and bond issuances.


- Support the Finance team on the structuring and execution of complex intragroup transactions, including restructurings, financing arrangements, dividends, asset transfers and liquidations.


- Provide advice on corporate governance matters, including requirements under the UK Listing Rules, Companies Act, Corporate Governance Code, MAR and directors' duties.




Requirements


- A qualified lawyer with at least 3 years' qualification experience.


- We welcome applicants from both private practice and in-house roles


- Broad cross-border M&A legal experience across a range of transaction structures.


- Experience drafting and reviewing key M&A transaction documents, including share and asset purchase agreements.


- Ability to lead and coordinate key elements of the M&A process, including due diligence, review of key transaction documents and W&I insurance.


- Understanding of key commercial, structuring and execution considerations, including consideration structures and recourse mechanisms.


- Knowledge of core corporate legal principles, including UK Companies Act, Listing Rules, Corporate Governance Code, MAR and directors' duties.




Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles)


Benefits video - https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU


- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage


- Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year


- On-going training and professional development


- Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation


- Flexible work patterns and hybrid working




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