Associate General Counsel, Corporate/M&A

Associate General Counsel, Corporate / M&A

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a global, private equity-owned technology and data analytics company that advises leading brands and retailers across all industries regarding consumer behavior. Circana is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through superior technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet, so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

The Associate General Counsel (AGC), Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions will have global responsibilities across a broad spectrum of corporate legal matters, including:
(i) providing legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions;
(ii) overseeing entity management and subsidiary governance, including general corporate support for Circana’s entities in over 20 countries; and
(iii) offering corporate legal guidance to internal teams such as Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Communications.

Reporting to Circana’s Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, Securities & Litigation, and working closely with the Strategy and M&A teams, you will be a key contributor to Circana’s cross-functional M&A team. You’ll support the company’s growth strategy throughout all phases of the transaction lifecycle—evaluating potential acquisitions and investments, structuring deals, conducting due diligence, negotiating transaction documents, executing deals, and supporting post-transaction integration. Over time, your role may expand to include additional areas of the legal team’s work.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Transactions: Advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, divestitures, and related financing activities aligned with Circana’s global growth strategy.
• Deal Lifecycle Support: Lead legal aspects of transactions, including target assessment, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation, execution, and integration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to structure and negotiate deals that align with business goals and risk tolerance, ensuring legal compliance throughout.
• Training & Guidance: Provide M&A-related training and strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Project & Outside Counsel Management: Serve as legal project manager on transactions, coordinating internal legal resources and managing outside counsel.
• Entity Governance: Oversee subsidiary governance and entity management for Circana’s operations in 20+ countries, including compliance, director/officer appointments, and entity consolidation.
• Corporate Legal Support: Provide legal counsel to internal teams such as Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Communications on general corporate matters.

Qualifications & Key Attributes

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 5–10 years of M&A experience, including at least 3 years at an Am Law 200 firm.
• Strong experience managing all phases of M&A transactions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Business-oriented legal judgment with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to lead and influence across functions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with agilit