Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Asst. Corporate Secretary

Job Summary

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Assistant Corporate Secretary based in the United States. This is a senior legal leadership role focused on complex, high-impact strategic transactions across global markets.

About the Role

You will lead the legal execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and other transformational deals. The role combines strategic counsel with hands-on transaction leadership across the full M&A lifecycle, from evaluation through integration. You will work closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, HR, Compliance, business leaders, and executive stakeholders. Success requires strong judgment, sophisticated risk management, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and commercial considerations. You will also contribute to corporate governance, entity management, and the continuous improvement of M&A processes and capabilities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with active bar membership in the United States or United Kingdom.
• 10+ years of experience leading sophisticated M&A transactions within a major law firm, such as an AmLaw 100 firm, and/or a global corporate legal department, ideally within a Fortune 500 environment.
• Deep expertise in corporate law, cross-border public and private M&A, transaction structuring, and complex commercial negotiation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions and workstreams while maintaining strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and execution discipline.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and other stakeholders on high-stakes legal, commercial, and strategic matters.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory considerations, including antitrust requirements and industry-specific regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.
• Experience in industrial, technology, manufacturing, water, consumer products, pharmaceutical, environmental services, technology, or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Experience with public-company governance, capital markets, corporate secretary responsibilities, or subsidiary management is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and NYSE Listing Standards is also a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Annual base salary range of $200,000–$250,000 USD, depending on qualifications, experience, location, skills, and other relevant factors.
• Bonus opportunity: Eligibility for bonus pay in addition to base compensation.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Retail benefits: 401(k) savings plan with an employer match.
• Remote flexibility: Fully remote position available to candidates in the United States, with work aligned to the Eastern or Central time zones.
• Paid time off: Paid holidays and a flexible paid time-off policy designed around trust and flexibility.
• Professional development: Ongoing investment in training, coaching, and on-the-job career development.
• Wellbeing support: Associate wellbeing programming and rewards designed to support overall health and success.
• Purpose-driven work: Opportunity to contribute to a global organization focused on solutions that support a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.