Senior Counsel-M&A

We are looking for a Senior Counsel-M&A to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Transactions & Technology, the Senior Counsel – M&A will be based in any North American city with a Clarivate office and will form part of a highly respected global legal team. This role will be a legal business partner supporting Clarivate’s corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, complex commercial agreements, and more.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing with the applicable bar association.
• 5+ years’ experience as an attorney working primarily on complex, multinational mergers and acquisitions, including at least 3 years at a large North American law firm as a corporate/M&A associate.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have...

• Prior in-house experience preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational and deal management skills.
• Enthusiasm for process improvement and client satisfaction.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English. Other language skills a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior executive leaders.
• Admitted in good standing to the bar of working location.

What Will You Be Doing in This Role?

• Lead legal support for Clarivate’s corporate transactions, including the review and negotiation of deal documents, assistance in structuring deals, and coordination of due diligence.
• Lead a variety of general corporate projects.
• Review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, as time permits.
• Identify ongoing personal training and developmental needs as part of continuous career and professional development.
• Some travel on an as needed basis.

About the Team

The team is a highly collaborative group focused on supporting the company's most critical legal and business initiatives. The team includes professionals specializing in M&A, intellectual property, technology transactions, vendor agreements, content licensing, AI governance, and corporate finance. Team members are located across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, creating a dynamic and globally connected environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value M&A and strategic transactions. You will have the opportunity to lead complex deals, interact with senior executives, and contribute directly to the company's long-term growth strategy, all while benefiting from a more balanced and sustainable work-life environment.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time, permanent position working primarily during core business hours. Flexibility will be required to support colleagues and stakeholders across multiple global time zones.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of working in the office up to three days per week.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position is $192,000-$240,000 CAD per year/$165,000-$205,000 USD per year. This role is eligible for a 15% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Individual pay is based upon experience, education, skills, expertise, and other relevant factors.

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, you will be eligible to participate in a benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, long-term disability coverage, vacation, sick time, volunteer time, employee discount programs, and many more benefits.