M&A Counsel
Position Summary
Our client, a Fortune 100 organization, is seeking an experienced M&A Counsel to join their legal team. This individual will play a leading role in the execution of the company's strategic growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, strategic partnerships, and other complex corporate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead and manage domestic and international M&A transactions from inception through post-closing integration.
- Structure, negotiate, and draft acquisition agreements, purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture arrangements, stock and asset purchase agreements, transition services agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
- Coordinate and oversee legal due diligence efforts and assess transaction-related legal, regulatory, compliance, and operational risks.
- Advise business leaders on transaction structure, risk allocation, valuation-related legal considerations, and strategic alternatives.
- Support post-acquisition integration and separation planning efforts.
Strategic Transactions & Corporate Development
- Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Human Resources, Treasury, Compliance, and business unit leaders on strategic initiatives.
- Advise on minority investments, strategic alliances, commercial partnerships, and venture investments.
- Evaluate transaction risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support business objectives.
- Participate in negotiations with counterparties, outside counsel, investment bankers, and consultants.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant M&A transaction experience.
- Experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting complex corporate transactions.
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