Perseus Management Group Inc., a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) to conduct a search for an Associate General Counsel to support vertical market software companies within the Perseus Operating Group portfolio. Perseus Management Group Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
Overview: Perseus Management Group Inc. is currently seeking a corporate and M&A lawyer to join its legal team in the role of Associate General Counsel. The Associate General Counsel will support several portfolios within the Perseus Operating Group (the “Portfolios”), including vertical market software companies that serve multiple industries.
Company: The Perseus Operating Group, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), acquires and operates independently manages vertical market software companies throughout the world, and provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing international conglomerate and to be a catalyst for improvement. The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel of Perseus Group and will provide advice and support to the companies within the Portfolios, which are located primarily in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. The Associate General Counsel will collaborate with personnel in various time zones.
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in corporate, M&A, and other transactional work, preferably working with a large law firm and/or in-house. Experience in software licensing, SaaS, e-commerce, advanced knowledge of technology law and contract law, plus a working knowledge of data privacy laws, commercial marketing laws, and software export control laws are a plus.
Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland - hybrid.
Compensation: A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner, Associate and Law Firm Management placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London, and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. MLA considers every search a diversity search, and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.
