A Counsel provides expert, highly specialized legal advice on often complex transactions. They serve as a deep technical specialist, with significant experience in own area. They contribute to detailed transactions related research, develop legal strategies, prepare highly technical legal documents that may be required on the matter. They also contribute to talent development and knowledge management.
• Provides expert legal advice on complex transactions, including on transactions precedents and due diligence
• Analyses complex legal research and issues to develop or support transaction strategy
• Assists senior lawyers and Partners in developing legal strategies, preparing for negotiations and filings with relevant regulatory bodies
• Leads due diligence processes by reviewing relevant financial statements, contracts and other relevant documents to identify risks and liabilities
• Drafts and reviews key transactions documents such as term sheets, purchase agreements, merger agreements and other relevant legal documents
• May work internally with the Matter team and likely to have less exposure to clients than Associates / Partners
• Stays updated on legal developments in the area of specialization, advising senior Partners of any applicable changes

This role reports to
Partner

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business-specific to the relevant office-before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.