Legal Counsel - Corporate

• M&A: Lead and support Perrigo’s global M&A and strategic transaction activity, including:

• Managing and coordinating cross‑functional legal workstreams on acquisitions, divestitures, strategic partnerships, and other transformative transactions.
• Conducting and overseeing due diligence; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction agreements; and supporting carve‑out, integration planning, restructuring, and related corporate approvals.
• Preparing and coordinating antitrust/competition and other regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advising senior leadership on transaction risks, opportunities, and structuring considerations in a dynamic multinational environment.

• Board & Corporate Governance: Together with a Legal Analyst, play a critical role in supporting Perrigo’s Board of Directors and governance framework for a NYSE‑listed, Irish‑domiciled company, including:

• Preparing and managing materials for quarterly Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, briefing memos, and minutes.
• Partnering with the Deputy General Counsel to maintain, update, and enhance global governance policies and governance best practices across U.S. and Irish legal frameworks.
• Supporting the Annual General Meeting (AGM), including planning, drafting AGM materials, managing shareholder and regulatory requirements in Ireland, and ensuring compliance with Irish and U.S. governance norms.
• Leading quarterly governance updates, monitoring regulatory and stewardship‑related developments (e.g. ISS, Glass Lewis, Irish law, NYSE), and presenting trends to senior leadership.
• Developing and delivering training modules and education materials for Directors, including Ireland-specific governance dynamics and cross‑jurisdictional fiduciary duties.

• Subsidiary Entity Management: Together with the Corporate Governance Analyst, serve as a senior legal advisor on Perrigo’s global corporate matters, including:

• Overseeing global entity management, board/corporate secretarial functions, and corporate recordkeeping across Europe, North America, and other regions.
• Supporting subsidiary governance enhancements and internal corporate simplification efforts.

• Corporate Finance, Disclosure and Securities Regulation: Provide targeted, strategic support on U.S. securities law matters, including:

• Assisting with periodic reporting and disclosure considerations.
• Reviewing press releases, earnings materials, and investor communications for legal and risk considerations.
• Advising on insider trading, Section 16, and corporate disclosure controls as needed.

• Tax & Treasury: Provide targeted, strategic support on tax & treasury matters, including financing activities; M&A-related tax structuring; and domestic and international tax matters.

• General Corporate Matters: Provide legal support on a broad range of general corporate matters, including entity management, corporate compliance, and other day-to-day corporate legal issues impacting the company’s operations. Serve as a cross functional strategic partner to Finance, Tax, and Global Business Development.

• A qualified and licensed attorney; admission to practice law in Ireland or England.
• Typically 6-10+ years of legal experience working with international publicly traded companies, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of law firm M&A experience and adjacent corporate practice areas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior executive relations and ability to collaborate and build relations with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing the industry, combined with an ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple, actionable terms to stakeholders located in different jurisdictions.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to balance legal considerations with business objectives.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, including well-developed interpersonal skills and strong written communication skills.
• Discretion & Integrity – the ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and ethics.
• Project management skills – the ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines. Familiarity with legal tech tools is also a bonus.

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