Sr. Director, Corporate & M&A (APAC)
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Job Summary
This position based in Singapore is an opportunity to join our global Legal Risk Sustainability Compliance (LRSC) team as Sr. Director Corporate & M&A supporting the APAC region. This position reports to the VP & AGC Global Corporate & M&A who is based in Texas part of the global LSRC team this position partners closely with the Companys Corporate functions to manage all aspects of corporate (non-commercial) legal work and with the Companys global Acquisitions & Investments Team on M&A and JV transactions across the APAC region. Additionally this attorney will support the Companys SREIT vehicle an SGX-listed entity and the Companys JVs in APAC.
Responsibilities
Advise and provide legal support to the Companys APAC region on all corporate matters and partnering with APAC corporate business units including Accounting Corporate Finance Treasury HR Marketing and Tax groups;
Partnering closely with the global and local Acquisitions and Investments team support all stages of M&A and JV transactions NDAs LOIs diligence negotiations closing post-closing and integration including acquisitions and dispositions JVs and other investments.
Effectively manage outside counsel including multiple teams of deal counsel and specialists in multiple jurisdictions on multiple transactions at any given time.
Coordinate closely with internal business units on transactions including Accounting Tax SEC reporting Finance Investor Relations HR Sales/Marketing and others.
Oversee drafting review and negotiation of agreements with consultants and other third parties related to the transactions (e.g. reliance letters engagement letters etc.).
Routinely update Legal leadership on status of the transactions.
Provide ongoing support for and engagement with joint ventures including post-closing on all aspects including:
Corporate governance board meetings and routine and non-routine matters for approval.
Capital calls/contributions JV partner rights and obligations.
Provide legal advice and support to the Companys SREIT vehicle on a variety of matters including general corporate listed company M&A JV and regulatory matters.
Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
Work closely with senior stakeholders in the Company including other cross-functional members of the APAC leadership team and global business and Legal leadership.
Work with Legal and LRSC teams to support the development and continuous improvement of policies procedures processes and playbooks and standard templates across corporate legal matters including JVs.
Execute assigned projects including the development and implementation of processes as determined by the needs of the global LRSC team.
Qualifications
Degree from top law school with active current membership (or qualification) as applicable.
Minimum of12-15 years of corporate M&A transactions and JV experience including a combination of major law firm and in-house experience.
Experience managing complex M&A transactions is required.
Experience with JVs and international transactions is preferred.
Experience managing outside counsel including in complex transactions is required.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent drafting negotiating writing speaking and analytical skills (fluency in English is required).
Ability to identify and research legal risks and issues and effectively counsel clients.
Experience in transaction and document management.
Flexible team-player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
Self-motivated independent and able to handle and prioritize time-sensitive projects.
Willing to work on a broad variety of matters in a fast-paced environment; agile.
Ability to develop and implement processes for Legal Department.
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