Counsel - Corporate Governance and M&A

Responsibilities

• Support the Board of Directors and Board committees.
• Counsel on corporate law and governance matters.
• Prepare the company’s proxy statement and assist with all phases of the M&A lifecycle.
• Lead or support a variety of matters within the office of the corporate secretary.
• Assist with M&A transactions throughout the entire life-cycle, including deal structure, transaction process, legal due diligence, negotiation of definitive transaction documents, and post-closing integration/transition matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree
• At least 3 years of experience at a large law firm or legal department of a publicly held corporation, with experience in corporate governance and/or M&A
• Strong project management, judgment, and communication skills, including with senior executives and board members, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and outside advisors under tight timelines
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm and capacity to broaden responsibilities over time while already possessing foundational experience
• Willingness to travel, as periodic travel will be required

Qualifications

• Experience addressing governance issues and regulations
• Experience preparing proxy statements and other SEC disclosures
• Experience working on M&A transactions throughout the entire life-cycle, including drafting definitive agreements, overseeing due diligence and post-signing and closing matters

Skills

• Corporate governance
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

Benefits

• Salary Range: $128,900.00 - $214,900.00 / Annually
• Total Rewards package focusing on health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks
• Annual incentive program

Pay

• The salary range for this position is $128900.00 - $214900.00 / Annually.

Schedule

• Not specified