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

Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard

New York, NY

The Orchard is looking for an experienced transactional attorney with a M&A background to join its transactional business and legal affairs team.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&A-related and equity acquisition.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction’s life cycle.
• Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence, and execution.
• Potential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements, distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements, and licenses.
• Advise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysis.
• Manage outside counsel.

Who you are

• 6+ 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 school.
• Member of New York Bar in good standing.
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral).
• Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisions.
• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
• Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions.
• Flexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs arise.

What We Give You

• You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.
• Opportunities 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 all.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary 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 loans.
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
• Time off for a winter recess.

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading music distribution company operating in 45 markets worldwide – distributing music from independent artists, including Ozuna, Skepta, Jorja Smith, and Kelsea Ballerini. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with