Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
*Contracted as Legal Counsel)
Job Profile
Banyan Software is seeking to add an exceptional Legal Counsel to join its legal team in the UK & Europe. The successful candidate will work alongside the General Counsel and the European Legal Director, and where appropriate, outside counsel, to provide legal support and advice on a wide variety of M&A matters across the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Assist in all stages of the acquisition processes in multiple jurisdictions, including coordinating due diligence, drafting and negotiating letters of intent and definitive transaction documents and supporting post-completion integration.
- Support portfolio companies in contract review and negotiation, drafting and editing for various business agreements including contracts related to customers, vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, product formulators and distributors, sales partners, product collaborations, and other contracts related to intellectual property, real estate, operations, supply chain and product development.
- Support portfolio companies and Banyan HQ with regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, etc.) and HR matters (e.g., employment agreements, consulting agreements, commission agreements, sales rep agreements, etc.).
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge:
- A degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
- Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales, or Germany.
- 3 years PQE (or German equivalent) of M&A experience ideally in an international law firm, with in-house commercial experience, specifically in the Software/Technology industry being a strong asset.
- Proficiency in the German language (oral and written) is required. Business-level German would be highly valuable for this position.
- High-energy self-starter and a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take ownership and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent drafting and communications skills.
- Strong organizational skills, discipline and ability to manage multiple high-priority and cross-jurisdictional projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and ability to give executive-level guidance and direction in a timely manner.
Location + Travel
- The role will be based from our office in the City of London and we are looking for candidates who are happy working in a hybrid pattern of being in the office 2+ days per week, to include at least a Tuesday and/or Thursday.
- Extensive travel is not expected in this role, but there may be a need to travel to our other European entities or our global HQ in Toronto, Canada a couple of times a year.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
What We Do
Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software businesses, their employees, and customers to preserve the legacy of founders, while helping grow the business into the future.
We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets all over the world. Today Banyan has over 750 employees throughout the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2016 with permanent capital to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy, hold and grow for life strategy. For more information on Banyan Software, Inc. visit: http://www.banyansoftware.com
What We Look For:
- Great enterprise software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets
- We work with owners who are thinking about an exit today or further down the road
- We are flexible and can be creative when we find a business that is a good fit
- The businesses in the Banyan family all share a similar profile:
- Annual revenues in excess of $2M-$30M
- A high percentage of recurring revenue
- Positive operating margins and cash flow
- High customer retention and satisfaction
- Happy and committed employees
