Managing Director – Corporate Transactions Counsel

Managing Director – Corporate Transactions Counsel

Requirements

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school. Admission to and in good standing with the state bar of at least one U.S. state.
• 10+ years of M&A and other corporate transactional experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate legal matters and related practice areas including securities and disclosure, antitrust, accounting and tax.
• Demonstrate superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, excellent drafting and negotiation abilities, and a keen attention to detail.
• Show an ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage multiple projects in an efficient and timely manner.
• Possess the competence, professionalism, and maturity to effectively advise and interact with senior executives and business unit leaders and have a demonstrated ability to earn their confidence and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Exhibit excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, with a focus on taking a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Superior relationship management skills with the ability to develop partnerships and relationships throughout the organization as well as with key external collaborators.
• A proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with other functional leaders and the business.
• A strategic problem-solver with excellent legal and business judgement. Impeccable integrity and ethical behavior with a strong moral compass and a commitment to transparency.
• A creative, innovative and commercial leader with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to support strategic and business priorities in corporate transactional activities;
• Advising on structuring considerations and legal risks; negotiating, drafting and reviewing related legal agreements and other deal documentation; managing legal due diligence; supporting regulatory filings and approvals and securities law disclosures; and coordinating closing and post-closing integration;
• Managing and coordinating transaction related issues such as antitrust, securities, tax and accounting, IP, employee benefit plans, employment matters and executive compensation;
• Supporting related public and private company securities, disclosure and reporting issues;
• Providing ongoing support for investments in the company’s portfolio;
• Coordinating with business leaders, subject matter experts and support organizations across the company, including Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance and Risk Management, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Corporate Communications.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.