Senior Counsel-M&A

Clarivate•Toronto, ON

1d•$165,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Counsel-M&A to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Transactions & Technology, the Senior Counsel – M&A will be based in any North American city with a Clarivate office and will form part of a highly respected global legal team. This role will be a legal business partner supporting Clarivate’s corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, complex commercial agreements, and more. The team is a highly collaborative group focused on supporting the company's most critical legal and business initiatives. The team includes professionals specializing in M&A, intellectual property, technology transactions, vendor agreements, content licensing, AI governance, and corporate finance. Team members are located across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, creating a dynamic and globally connected environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value M&A and strategic transactions. You will have the opportunity to lead complex deals, interact with senior executives, and contribute directly to the company's long-term growth strategy, all while benefiting from a more balanced and sustainable work-life environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law and in good standing with the applicable bar association.
5+ years’ experience as an attorney working primarily on complex, multinational mergers and acquisitions, including at least 3 years at a large North American law firm as a corporate/M&A associate.
Admitted in good standing to the bar of working location.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience preferred.
Excellent negotiation, organizational and deal management skills.
Enthusiasm for process improvement and client satisfaction.
Highly proficient in spoken and written English. Other language skills a plus.
Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior executive leaders.

Responsibilities

Lead legal support for Clarivate’s corporate transactions, including the review and negotiation of deal documents, assistance in structuring deals, and coordination of due diligence.
Lead a variety of general corporate projects.
Review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, as time permits.
Identify ongoing personal training and developmental needs as part of continuous career and professional development.