Commercial Counsel - M&A Integration

• Develop and maintain M&A contract integration playbooks.
• Establish contract integration KPIs for each acquisition and measure team performance against those KPIs.
• Educate and advise internal stakeholders at all levels with respect to legal issues and risk management in relation to contract integration.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the contract integration function.
• Collaborate with the team as well as Sales, Finance, and other stakeholders to design and implement a sound and pragmatic approach for identifying, prioritizing and addressing problematic contract terms in acquired company contracts.
• Oversee the design and implementation of contract templates for acquired company products and services to align with Progress’ contracting practices.
• Lead the team in the performance of additional responsibilities, as required, in the area of pre-acquisition contract diligence, including:
• Review and assessment of target’s contract management function, highlighting key differences.
• Identification of contracts with common suppliers providing the same products and services, highlighting consolidation opportunities
• Identification of contracts requiring critical attention, such as deadlines for a notice to a supplier about contract renewal or termination intentions
• Identification of key and important contracts with potentially problematic clauses, such as: assignment limitations, change of control consequences, exclusivity rights.

Your background:

• Law degree from a reputable university.  
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a commercial lawyer, preferably in the IT industry
• In-house experience in a fast-paced, business and results-oriented and team-based environment.
• Will consider candidates with fewer than 5 years of legal experience, provided they have a minimum of 2 years of in-house experience in the IT industry.
• Experience designing and implementing M&A related contracts integration strategies.
• Experience leading and managing projects to build consensus on complex business issues.
• Knowledge of public company controls and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to provide practical advice to legal and business colleagues.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• High ethical standards and integrity. 

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