CORPORATE COUNSEL-MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC) 1367525
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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Compass Group is the world's largest contract food and support services company, operating in dozens of countries, with 550,000 employees worldwide and generating revenues of over $40 billion for the 2023 fiscal year. The North American division of Compass Group, which represents 65% of the global organization, is offering an exciting opportunity within its Legal Department at its U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC. We are currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal support to the Mergers & Acquisitions team, which oversees the acquisition of assets and stock of companies located within the United States. A successful candidate will have experience working on a variety of M&A matters, deal negotiation and analysis, agreement drafting and advising business leaders. A strong sense of partnership and a commercial viewpoint are paramount, as multiple business departments are involved in each transaction. This position will report to the Managing Legal Counsel - Corp. Governance & Transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing a variety of M&A transactions for Compass Group USA, Inc. and its affiliates within the United States, with and without outside counsel support.
• Assist with drafting of deal documents including Confidentiality Agreements, Term Sheets, Purchase Agreements and ancillary agreements.
• Work closely with the M&A team and cross-functional departments to understand business needs and participate in the development and refinement of existing M&A processes to align with company objectives.
• Assist with due diligence, post-closing support and necessary government filings.
• Support additional areas as needed at the direction of the Managing Legal Counsel.
• Build and maintain strong relationships where appropriate with external legal counsel and internal customers.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing from any state.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in corporate law, including supporting M&A transactions.
• Extensive experience in the essential job duties described above, developed either at a law firm or as part of an in-house legal department, is preferred.
• Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented approach to legal challenges, adept at balancing risks and opportunities.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and define problems from both a legal and overall corporate perspective, collect data, establish facts, and draw logical and valid conclusions based on sound legal and business judgment.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex legal concepts in clear terms to a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of professionalism and ethical integrity.
• Microsoft Office applications. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req ID: 1367525

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