Senior Counsel | M&A
Senior M&A Counsel
Location: Philadelphia
Work Model: Hybrid/In-Office Expectation
Compensation: $180,000K - $210,000K
About the Company
Our client is a leading publicly traded utility and infrastructure organization serving millions of customers across multiple states. The company operates critical water, wastewater, and natural gas infrastructure and is recognized for its strong commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and long-term growth through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure investment.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the VP & Senior Managing Counsel, the Senior Counsel will serve as a strategic legal advisor supporting key business units and operating subsidiaries. This role offers broad exposure across M&A, commercial transactions, regulatory matters, environmental litigation, and day-to-day business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead acquisitions from due diligence through closing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and commercial contracts.
- Provide legal counsel to business leaders on operational and strategic matters.
- Support regulatory compliance and utility-related legal issues.
- Manage outside counsel on transactions, litigation, and special projects.
- Advise on real estate, employment, and general corporate matters.
- Develop and review policies, procedures, and risk management initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, HR, and executive leadership.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) required.
- Active Pennsylvania Bar admission required.
- 10+ years of legal experience.
- 2+ years of in-house legal experience preferred.
- Strong corporate transactional and M&A background.
- Experience leading acquisitions from diligence through closing.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
- Utility, energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industry experience preferred.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization in a stable, recession-resistant industry while playing a meaningful role in the company's growth strategy. The successful candidate will have significant visibility with senior leadership, direct involvement in acquisitions, and the ability to influence key business decisions that impact critical infrastructure and millions of customers.
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