Director of Legal EU M&A

Type of Employment: Permanent

Location: Dublin / Europe

Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Legal CorporateAffairsandGlobalM&A the Director LegalAffairsEUM&A will play a critical strategic role in supporting business development and growth across Europe leading the legal function for mergers acquisitions joint ventures related strategic investments and EU capital markets activities. This leadership position is instrumental in shaping how the legal team contributes to business enablement growth and operational excellence across Europe.

The Director will work closely with the Head of Legal CorporateAffairsandGlobalM&A executive leadership and the business development teams to ensure all transactions are aligned with operational goals and compliant with applicable legal requirements. The Director will provide expert legal advice on complex corporate and transactional matters and drive the development of standardized playbooks tools and processes to enhance M&A execution integration efficiency and risk management across the European addition to advisory and transactional work the DirectorEUM&A will lead mentor and develop a team of legal professionals fostering collaborative excellence accountability and innovation.

WHAT YOULL DO Key Responsibilities

• Lead all legal aspects of EU and cross-border M&A transactions joint ventures and strategic investments from initial evaluation through integration ensuring high-quality business-aligned outcomes.

• Structure draft and negotiate complex transaction documentation including share purchase investment and shareholder agreements as well as ancillary contracts in collaboration with external counsel as appropriate.

• Oversee the coordination of due diligence and specialist advisory work including sector-specific regulatory and antitrust matters; ensure timely progress transparency and issue escalation as needed efficiently advising business leaders on key transactional risks and mitigation strategies.

• Design implement and refine M&A legal playbooks templates and processes to promote aligned execution across European business units and jurisdictions.

• Lead the creation of operational guidance materials and process maps that simplify deal execution steps for internal partners helping finance and operations teams navigate complex transaction cycles.

• Develop and deliver training sessions focused on EU M&A fundamentals due diligence principles key contractual protections EU antitrust competition and regulatory compliance and integration readiness to strengthen cross-functional deal capacity across the region.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EU and international developments in M&A competition law corporate governance and ESG regulatory frameworks.

• Foster close collaboration with Legal Finance Tax and Operations on corporate reorganizations transaction structuring and post-closing integration workstreams.

• Oversee legal support on capital raising initiatives including structuring considerations disclosure obligations and market regulatory interactions.

• Advise executive and regional leaders on strategic decision-making to achieve timely legally sound and commercially efficient outcomes.

• Manage relationships with external counsel in multiple jurisdictions to ensure consistent high-quality and cost-efficient service delivery.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Oversee mandates given to outside counsel ensuring compliance with billing performance and cost targets.

• Ensure the company is represented with integrity and consistency implementing strategies to mitigate commercial and litigation risk and reputational harm.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and internal policies contributing to a culture of accountability and ethical conduct.

• Develop and deliver training on legal procedures and policies to promote awareness and reduce legal risk.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal areas and contribute to continuous improvement of legal practices.

• Perform all related professional functions in support of the Legal Departments transformation and strategic goals.

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead mentor and support the EU M&A Legal team providing strategic direction and promoting a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for European M&A business development and capital markets initiatives ensuring the team has the resources and direction needed to address complex legal regulatory and business matters.

• Manage relationships with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality cost-effective service delivery.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement accountability and legal excellence within the team.

• Champion the integration of technology and legal operations tools to optimize legal support delivery.

WHAT YOULL NEED

Education:

• Lawdegree()andadmissiontopracticeinatleastoneEUjurisdiction.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience focused on M&A corporate transactional including both law firm and inhouse roles.

• ProventrackrecordhandlingmultijurisdictionaltransactionsandjointventureswithinEurope.

• Extensive experience with EU competition law foreign investment screening antitrust frameworks and corporate governance under EU directives.

• Experienceinregionalfinancingandcapitalmarketsactivitiesconsideredanasset.

Knowledge and skills:

• Strategic governance thinker with practical resultsdriven problemsolving skills rooted in the European business and legal environment.

• Commercially minded and agile with an appreciation for entrepreneurial environments and the ability to adapt legal frameworks to business realities.

• Excellent analytical and strategic reasoning skills particularly in balancing EUandnationalregulatory compliance with commercial objectives.

• Exceptional negotiation and drafting ability with demonstrated experience managing diverse stakeholder interests and complex crossborder mandates.

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with proven capacity to engage senior management and foster credible trustbased relationships across functions and geographies.

• Proven ability to translate complex legal financial and regulatory matters into clear actionable guidance for business finance and operational partners.

• Strong leadership capability focused on mentorship collaboration and driving accountability across multicultural and crossfunctional teams.

• Recognized for cultivating a culture of integrity transparency and continuous improvement within legal and business operations.

• Skilled in influencing and aligning multiple stakeholders to drive efficient decisionmaking and ensure consistent execution across various legal jurisdictions.

• Proven capacity to manage a high volume of complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines with precision.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 4 years in a row.

• Complete benefits packages (health insurance pension contribution etc.).

• Possibility to enrol in stock purchase plan.

• Employee discount on fuel.

• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.

At Circle K our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

INTERESTED

We encourage you to apply by 31st January 2026.

If you are a visionary legal leader ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic global organization we want to hear from you. We are looking forward to your application!

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