The General Counsel will oversee all legal matters, particularly complex acquisitions and litigation, manage disputes, and negotiate agreements.
Partner One is one of the fastest growing enterprise software groups in the world. We acquire, invest and grow high-potential software companies. With over 25 years of experience, we are trusted by over 1500 of the world's top corporations and governments to provide mission-critical software solutions.
We are seeking a General Counsel to oversee all legal matters for the firm, particularly to handle complex, large scale acquisitions and to oversee litigation worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all legal aspects of acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating asset and share purchase agreements, and all aspects of due diligence.
- Manage disputes and litigation, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including asset and share purchase agreements and software licensing agreements.
- Represent the company in negotiations and discussions.
- 15+ years of legal experience in M&A and litigation
- Proven track record of handling complex acquisitions and litigation.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property law, especially in the software sector.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing and mentoring legal teams is a plus.
PartnerOne Montréal, Québec, CAN Office
505 Maisonneuve West, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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