VP, Commercial Transactions

We are seeking an experienced corporate transactions attorney with demonstrated proficiency in supporting commercial/vendor agreements, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic transactions and real estate, as well as assisting with securities and corporate governance matters. You will serve as a key strategic partner providing legal advice and transactional support to our procurement, finance and operations teams. The role provides the unique opportunity to shape the contract operations of a newly formed Media company. Essential Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate commercial/vendor agreements in support of Versant’s procurement, facilities and business operations, including master service agreements, vendor and suppler agreements, amendments, and statements and support the rollout of standardized contract processes templates across the organization; Create contract summaries for business executives to articulate key provisions of negotiated contracts; advise business leaders on contracting provisions, risks and recommendations; Advise on a day-to-day basis on contract status and other contract-related matters; Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and other corporate transactions through all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including assessment of potential targets, deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation and deal execution; Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements and other related transaction documents – individually and in collaboration with outside counsel; Coordinate diligence efforts internally and analyze due diligence findings to identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies; Managing and coordinating transaction related issues such as antitrust, securities, tax and accounting, IP, employee benefit plans, employment matters, securities law disclosures regulatory filings and executive compensation; Providing ongoing support for investments in the company’s portfolio; Providing legal counsel on various aspects of leasing transactions, including lease renewals, assignments, and subleases; Organizing and managing real estate acquisition and sale closings; and Assist with securities and corporate governance matters, including ’33 Act and ‘34 Act compliance, preparation of board meeting agendas/materials, maintenance of corporate documents and records, managing the annual D&O questionnaire process and supporting with the annual investor engagement program.