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About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be an integral part of the Legal Department, responsible for supporting mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions. This role will also work closely with Growth teams to negotiate commercial contracts, as well as support the company's compliance and regulatory functions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance, with a strong background supporting complex corporate transactions.

This position will support our Legal team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage various aspects of the M&A process, including advising on deal structure, due diligence, transaction documents, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on targets, identifying and assessing risks and opportunities, and working with subject matter experts across the company.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, such as letters of intent, term sheets, confidentiality agreements, purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and ancillary contracts.
• Assist in the closing process, as well as post-transaction integration and compliance activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, licensing agreements, SOWs, leases, and procurement contracts.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to developments in AI and Sustainability.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining appropriate policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits, as necessary.
• Provide training and education to employees on legal and compliance issues.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law or related field, within a corporate legal department and/or a nationally recognized law firm.
• In-house experience with a large multi-national company is preferred.
• Strong communication and contract drafting skills required, as well as solid proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Membership in good standing with at least one state bar.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.