Counsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard

OverviewThe Orchard is looking for an experienced transactional attorney with a M&A background to join its transactional business and legal affairs team. The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.What you'll doDraft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&A-related and equity acquisitionConduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactionsCoordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction’s life cycleDrive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence and executionPotential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements, distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements and licensesAdvise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysisManage outside counselWho you are6+ years’ experience at a major law firm (preferably in IP or Corporate, with a minimum of 3+ years in M&A)JD from a reputable law schoolMember of New York Bar in good standingExcellent negotiating and drafting skillsExcellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisionsHighly responsive and service-oriented attitudeExperience independently negotiating complex business transactionsFlexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs ariseWhat We Give YouYou join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every dayA modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your bestOpportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity & Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for allAn attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matchingVoluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loansInvestment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant communityThe space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens nextTime off for a winter recessCompensationNew York Pay Range: $145,000 - $180,000 USDSeniorilty levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesEntertainment ProvidersLaw PracticeThe Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr