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.
At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.
Skills Required
- 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.
- Prior in-house experience.
- Excellent negotiation, organizational and deal management skills.
- Enthusiasm for process improvement and client satisfaction.
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior executive leaders.
- Admitted in good standing to the bar of working location.
Clarivate Analytics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives in sales and select product/tech roles provide meaningful upside for high performers, with commission structures boosting total compensation when targets are exceeded. Role-linked variable pay is a clear strength in revenue-driving positions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is ample in the U.S., with paid parental leave available, making time-off policies a notable part of the package. Generous vacation and holiday allowances stand out as positives.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid and remote options are common and paired with a formal wellbeing framework and EAP, supporting work–life balance. Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is broadly available in the U.S., reinforcing everyday wellbeing support.
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