Legal M&A Counsel

Company team.blue 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. team.blue'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 processesDrive process optimisations together with the M&A, tax, and finance teamsManage and coordinate internal and external legal advice on transactional matters Requirements Education & Professional Background Law degree from a recognized institutionMinimum 5+ years of M&A legal experienceQualified lawyer Technical Skills Solid background in M&A and experience with leading legal M&A processes Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative working styleAnalytical and pragmatic mindsetStrong organisational and prioritisation skillsAmbition 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 teamsCommercial mindset with understanding of business operationsProactive approach to problem-solving and risk managementExcellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational capabilities What We Offer An international, fast-growing, and financially strong group with HQ in Ghent, BelgiumDirect reporting line to the SaaS General Counsel, who provides trust and autonomy, with a strong focus on resultsBeing part of a close-knit legal team with both regional and group responsibilitiesExciting transactional work across EuropeA dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, including exposure to start-ups and scale-upsGreat flexibility and a strong company culture built on valuesAn attractive compensation package in line with your experience ESG At team.blue, 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. The most trusted digital enabler team.blue is a leading digital enabler for companies and entrepreneurs. It serves over 3.3 million customers in Europe and has more than 3,000 experts to support them. Its goal is to shape technology and to empower businesses with innovative digital services. Click here to read more about team.blue