Deputy General Counsel M&A

Country: Ireland  
City:  Dublin  
Req ID:  498188

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre .

Learn more about us through the following Link .

An experienced corporate lawyer is required to join the Europe Team based in Amsterdam or Dublin. This proven leader, who will have excellent technical legal skills and strong business judgement, will also lead a corporate team of professionals. Reporting to the Chief of Staff & General Counsel Europe , h/she will provide legal advice and support to CRH’s Strategy and Development team for acquisitions, divestments and related transactions. The Deputy General Counsel M&A will have a proven ability to tackle both simple and complex legal challenges efficiently and pragmatically.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the Legal and Compliance team to establish and maintain culture, tone and consistency across CRH on legal and compliance matters
• Provide legal advice and support to CRH Strategy and Development team for acquisitions, divestments and related transactions, and to CRH businesses across Europe and Asia as required
• Support and work collaboratively across the global Legal and Compliance team to support the business, manage and mitigate legal risk, including outside M&A activities as might be required from time to time
• Horizon scan in respect of legal developments and stakeholder requirements, and review and advise on pending and developing applicable law and how these affect CRH’s development activities
• Develop and manage relationships with CRH external counsel
• Support the legal team management with identification of KPI’s and initiatives to improve reporting quality to manage legal risk
• Manage, develop and coach team to support their career development

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and influencing skills with a focus on solutions and a proven track record of providing business-focused legal advice
• Demonstrated ability to advance large, complex projects with cross-functional stakeholders under tight deadlines
• Proven expertise and experience in M&A activities, including
  • Working with development teams at the exploratory and preliminary stages of company and asset acquisitions - drafting and negotiating engagement letters, heads of terms, exclusivity agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and advising in relation to transaction processes
  • Managing due diligence processes, including leading multi-jurisdictional teams and managing other lawyers, preparing due diligence questionnaires, reviewing data rooms, engaging in Q&A processes, identifying material issues, drafting and analysing due diligence reports and advising on materiality and acquisition risk
  • Drafting and negotiating transactions documents, including share purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, transitional services agreements, disclosure letters and advising in relation to relevant protections, limitations and payment mechanisms
  • Managing cross-border signings and completions, both physical and virtual, ensuring requisite corporate authorities are in place, working with treasury and finance teams in relation to funds flow and attending to post-deal filings, clearances and returns
• Openness to legal technology and contributing to developments to improve efficiency of processes within Legal and Compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an absolute commitment to talent development, teamwork, professionalism, collegiality, and communication
• Curiosity with regard to the construction materials and products industry
• Self-starter, who can work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
• Hands-on, pragmatic and business minded, solutions oriented
• Unquestioned integrity, judgment, resilience and a sense of humour
• Ability to travel as frequently as may be required

Candidate Requirements

• A qualified lawyer with 10 years+ experience in a large law firm or in-house legal team
• BCL, LLB or equivalent law degree preferred
• Broad legal experience across a range of issues
• Experience managing junior colleagues and senior stakeholders preferred
• Commitment to service delivery and problem solving a must
• Fluent in business English

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and apply for this great opportunity.

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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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