Director of Legal – N-A M&A Job at Circle K (Charlotte)

Job Description

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customer’s lives a little easier everyday. You may have already stopped for coffee, refueling your car, or eating something on the go. Then, you know what Couche-Tard/Circle K is. We have grown into a successful global company with over 17,000 stores in 29 countries, serving almost 9 million customers every day. In total, approximately 149,500 people are employed throughout our network of stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career? Let's grow together!

Job Responsibility

Lead all legal aspects of US, Canada and cross‑border mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments, from initial evaluation through integration, ensuring high quality and business-aligned legal outcomes
Structure, draft, and negotiate complex transaction documentation including purchase agreements, shareholder and joint venture agreements, and ancillary contracts, in collaboration with external counsel as appropriate
Oversee the coordination of due diligence and specialist advisory work, including sector-specific, regulatory and antitrust matters
ensure timely progress, transparency, and issue escalation as needed, efficiently advising business leaders on key transactional risks and mitigation strategies
Design, implement, and continuously improve M&A legal playbooks, templates, and operational processes to promote aligned, high‑quality execution across our business units
Lead the creation of pragmatic process maps and guidance documents simplifying deal execution steps for internal partners, ensuring business and finance teams can effectively navigate complex transaction cycles
Develop and deliver targeted training sessions for corporate development, finance, and operations teams on M&A fundamentals — including due diligence principles, key contractual protections, and risk identification techniques — using real case scenarios and tools that increase cross‑functional deal readiness
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of US and Canada legal developments relevant to M&A, securities, and corporate law compliance
Foster collaboration with the Legal, Finance, Tax, and Operations teams on transaction structuring, corporate reorganizations, and post‑closing integration workstreams
Provide expert advice to Treasury and Finance on public and private capital raising initiatives
Lead legal support for North American financing activities
Provide strategic and practical advice to executive management to facilitate sound, timely decision‑making in line with corporate priorities
Oversee mandates given to outside counsel, ensuring compliance with billing, performance, and cost targets
Ensure the company is represented with integrity and consistency, implementing strategies to mitigate commercial and litigation risk and reputational harm
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, contributing to a culture of accountability and ethical conduct
Develop and deliver training on legal procedures and policies to promote awareness and reduce legal risk
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal areas and contribute to continuous improvement of legal practices
Perform all related professional functions in support of the Legal Department’s transformation and strategic goals
Lead, mentor, and support the NA M&A legal team, providing strategic direction and promoting a culture of continuous learning and high performance
Serve as the primary point of contact for North American M&A, business development and capital markets initiatives, ensuring the team has the resources and direction needed to address complex corporate governance and securities law matters
Manage relationships with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and legal excellence, championing technology and legal operations tools that enhance execution capabilities
Champion the integration of technology and legal operations tools to optimize legal support delivery

Requirements

Law degree and member in good standing of a law society in Canada or a U.S. state
10+ years of experience focused on M&A, corporate transactional including both law firm and in‑house roles
Proven track-record handling cross‑border transactions, joint ventures, complex commercial structures, and governance matters
Solid experience managing capital markets and debt financings considered an asset
Strategic governance thinker with practical, results-driven problem-solving skills
Excellent analytical and strategic reasoning skills, particularly for balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives
Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills, with demonstrated ability to manage diverse stakeholder interests
Superior communication and leadership competencies, adept at engaging senior stakeholders and fostering cross functional collaboration across legal, business, and finance teams
Proven ability to translate complex legal and financial information into clear, actionable guidance for business and finance partners
Demonstrated success in guiding and developing high‑performing legal teams to achieve strategic objectives
Strong leadership capability with a focus on coaching, collaboration, and driving accountability within diverse professional teams
Recognized for cultivating a culture of excellence, trust, and continuous improvement across legal and business functions
Experienced in leading through influence, inspiring cross‑functional alignment, and ensuring team performance in complex, fast‑paced environments
Proven ability to organize work of the team, including working under pressure and manage several complex files concurrently within established deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple complex priorities under tight deadlines
High degree of integrity, judgment, and professional ethics
Client centric approach, facilitator of change, appreciation of entrepreneurial culture and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment

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