M&A Legal Associate

About the Role

We are looking for a M&A Legal Associate to join our team.

This role will be responsible for advising on all aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) transactional matters across Europe and will also play a key role in supporting the Global M&A and Integration Legal Director connecting with all regions, to ensure the provision of clear, consistent, and concise expertise/best practice on all legal matters related to M&A activity for the Group.

Kerry operates a Hybrid working policy, candidates will be required to work from our offices in Naas or Tralee each week.

Key Individual Accountabilities

• Provide pro-active, business oriented, legal counsel on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions activity, in partnership with our dedicated M&A function. 
• Work on international and cross-border transactions arising across the regions in which Kerry operates including the drafting of share & asset purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, disclosure letters, warranty & indemnity packages, joint venture agreements.
• Supporting on all aspects of M&A legal due diligence and the reporting of same to the Kerry Executive team.
• Assist with reviewing, developing, and managing the updating of core legal M&A policies and procedures.
• Assist with the management of complex M&A transactions involving coordination across multiple jurisdictions and a wide range of legal issues.
• Having the ability to identify legal and contractual issues on M&A transactions and provide clear guidance and recommendations where appropriate.
• Managing outside counsel to receive jurisdiction-specific M&A legal advice and oversee M&A related matters in partnership with regional Legal M&A leads.

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• Provide expert support, as appropriate, to internal meetings relating to Legal M&A matters.
• Assisting with post-acquisition legal integration processes to ensure full and proper legal integration of all acquisitions.
• Assist with managing competition related enquiries and procedures.
• Assist with managing regulatory related matters for pipeline investment opportunities.
• Contribute to supporting the broader leadership of the legal function across Kerry.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong relevant experience as a solicitor advising on corporate and M&A related activity.
• Active practicing license as a solicitor in Ireland or England and Wales.
• Experience with working in a corporate legal environment or law firm.
• Experience with collaborating in a high performing team environment.
• Ability to assist with legal strategy preparation, negotiations and navigate through complex legal issues.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business needs with excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work across several multinational jurisdictions and to collaborate across geographies and functions.
• Ability to travel to the regions to work on M&A related transactions.
• Ability to serve as a business partner to corporate leaders and build consensus on complex business and legal issues whilst viewing legal matters with a business lens.
• Ability to manage in a matrixed environment and to handle a large & varied portfolio of M&A related activity.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

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In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.