M&A Counsel

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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