Legal M&A Counsel

Company

is an ecosystem of successful brands working together across regions to provide customers with everything they need to succeed online. 60+ successful brands make up the group; within those brands, over 3.500 experts serve its 3.5 million customers across Europe and beyond.

's brands are a mix of traditional hosting businesses, offering services from domain names, email, shared hosting, e-commerce and server hosting solutions and specialist SaaS providers offering adjacent products such as compliance, marketing tools and team collaboration products. This broad product offering makes it a one-stop partner for online businesses and entrepreneurs across Europe.

Role

We are looking for an experienced Legal M&A Counsel to join our SaaS Legal team. You will lead the legal stream for our M&A transactions across Europe together with the SaaS General Counsel. You will work closely with the SaaS General Counsel and collaborate with colleagues in M&A, PMI, tax, and finance on a daily basis. You will be supported by a Junior Legal M&A Counsel, for whose further development you will be responsible.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the legal stream for the group's M&A transactions (share and asset deals) end-to-end
• Draft and negotiate transactional contracts (SPAs, SHAs, APAs, management agreements, earnout agreements, …)
• Coordinate legal due diligence processes
• Drive process optimisations together with the M&A, tax, and finance teams
• Manage and coordinate internal and external legal advice on transactional matters

Requirements

Education & Professional Background

• Law degree from a recognized institution
• Minimum 5+ years of M&A legal experience
• Qualified lawyer

Technical Skills

• Solid background in M&A and experience with leading legal M&A processes
• Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative working style
• Analytical and pragmatic mindset
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ambition to take full responsibility for all transactional matters within the group

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English (working language) + at least one other European language

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Commercial mindset with understanding of business operations
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities

What We Offer

• An international, fast-growing, and financially strong group with HQ in Ghent, Belgium
• Direct reporting line to the SaaS General Counsel, who provides trust and autonomy, with a strong focus on results
• Being part of a close-knit legal team with both regional and group responsibilities
• Exciting transactional work across Europe
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, including exposure to start-ups and scale-ups
• Great flexibility and a strong company culture built on values
• An attractive compensation package in line with your experience

ESG

At , our commitment to caring for the environment and each other is at the heart of everything we do. Our latest impact report showcases our ongoing ESG efforts and ambitious sustainability goals. Interested in learning more about our dedication to making a positive impact? Check it out here.

"Come as you are"

Everyone is welcome here. Diversity & Inclusion are at our core. Far above any technical competence, we value respect, openness, and trusted collaboration. We do not tolerate intolerance.

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