The Counsel will play a critical role in supporting internal teams such as Treasury, Corporate Development, Investments, and Accounting. This position will be in charge of preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of legal documents, including agreements, offering materials, and other documentation pertaining to M&A, finance, and investment transactions. The Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance and recommendations on relevant laws, regulations, and compliance matters related to these transactions.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare, review, and negotiate various agreements, offering materials, and other documents related to M&A, finance, and investment transactions.
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Advise and provide recommendations on applicable laws, regulations, and compliance matters related to M&A, finance, and investment transactions.
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Assist in managing the legal and compliance aspects of due diligence for M&A, finance, and investment transactions.
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Support the process of making securities law filings related to finance transactions.
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Manage outside legal counsel, as well as internal legal specialists and paralegals, on work related to M&A, finance, and investment transactions.
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Prepare and review agreements for M&A, finance, and investment transactions, including NDAs, term sheets, acquisition/divestiture agreements, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, transaction checklists, loan agreements, receivable financing agreements, prospectuses, and investment documents, typically based on NVCA model forms.
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Stay informed on new laws and regulations relating to M&A, finance, and investments, and provide recommendations to ensure compliance.
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Continue assisting in managing the legal and compliance aspects of due diligence and securities law filings related to finance transactions.
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Oversee the management of outside counsel and internal legal teams on M&A, finance, and investment transactions.
Qualifications:
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5+ years of experience in M&A, finance, and investment transactions, gained through law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house settings, with significant experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex transactions.
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Experience in structured finance, securitizations, securities laws, and corporate governance is highly preferred.
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Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to assist non-legal audiences in understanding complex legal and regulatory concepts and requirements.
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Solid judgment, business acumen, and analytical skills.
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A forward-thinking and creative mindset, with a solid orientation toward problem-solving.
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Ability to present and advocate for ideas in a clear, professional manner.
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Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and meet deadlines effectively.
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Strong project management skills, particularly in the context of transactions.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize appropriately, take action, remain adaptable and flexible, and thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
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A clear understanding of, and adherence to, ethical principles, company values, the code of conduct, and policies.
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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.
JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at [email protected] for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.
What We Do
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with $16 billion in revenue and more than 4,500 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and its communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in the automotive, financial services and franchising industries. Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles; JM&A Group, a company committed to improving automotive dealers’ performance by offering Finance & Insurance products and services, dealership training and consulting; World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), a captive financial services company driven to delivering an exceptional dealership and customer experience for Toyota customers in the Southeast; JM Lexus, one of South Florida’s leading Lexus dealers; DataScan, a provider of solutions for wholesale asset financing and inventory risk management; and Home Franchise Concepts, a multi-brand franchise network consisting of Budget Blinds, Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage, Concrete Craft, AdvantaClean, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up and Two Maids & A Mop.
JM Family has earned various awards for its culture, products and services, including 23 consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
