Legal Consultant

Ethics & Compliance Legal ConsultantDuration: 6-Month AssignmentJoin a dynamic team as an Ethics & Compliance Legal Consultant, where you will play a crucial role in managing and executing ethics and compliance due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including acquisitions, investments, and divestitures. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Business Development, Legal, and Regulatory teams, as well as oversight of third-party experts, including outside counsel, consultants, and auditors. You will be responsible for assessing compliance risks, developing mitigation plans, and ensuring smooth post-close integration.Key Responsibilities:Lead ethics and compliance due diligence efforts for global M&A transactions, evaluating risks in key areas such as data privacy, regulatory compliance, anti-corruption laws, promotional marketing, and government contracting.Prepare detailed risk assessments with ranked observations and actionable remediation plans for both pre- and post-close phases.Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders, including underwriters and subject companies, to align compliance efforts.Oversee the engagement, budgeting, and deliverables of third-party consultants, law firms, and auditors.Implement and track post-close compliance measures, ensuring all identified risks are effectively mitigated.Develop reports, presentations, and executive-level summaries to communicate findings and action plans.Review transactional agreements, advising on critical legal provisions related to indemnification, representations, warranties, and compliance obligations.Provide timely notifications and coordinate post-close integration with relevant Ethics & Compliance and internal teams.Stay ahead of evolving regulatory and legal compliance requirements, assessing their impact on M&A activities.Required:Admitted to Bar / Law or graduate degree requiredLife sciences/Healthcare Industry experience a plusPreferred:Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry.Competencies:Strong knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory frameworks.Proficiency in compliance tools, systems, and due diligence procedures.Exceptional planning, organizational, and project management skills.Ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategic solutions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior executives.Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.Proven ability to build partnerships across all levels of an organization and externally.Adept at managing budgets and overseeing third-party service providers.This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a passion for ethics and compliance to contribute to impactful M&A transactions. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a high-performing team, apply today!

Created: 2025-02-20