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Contributes to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department
Uses professional legal concepts and principles to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles
May possess deep technical knowledge or broader scope of knowledge
Provides instructions to junior members of the department and concise, timely briefings to senior level business and legal management
Serves as a resource for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on technical and tactical issues
Assesses and mitigates risk
Reports to management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized
Strategic Advisory: Advise company leaders, Corporate Development and other stakeholders on transaction structures, fiduciary duties, and market practices, including with respect to public and private M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures, and divestitures in support of growth and portfolio optimization
perform comprehensive legal research and analysis
Deal Leadership: Lead all phases of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments to efficiently drive deal execution and resolve issues
Drafting and Negotiating: Draft, review and negotiate complex deal documents, including term sheets, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, and ancillary documents
Due Diligence Coordination: Manage and coordinate legal due diligence across disciplines (Compliance, Litigation, Finance, Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Employment, Regulatory, Tax, etc.) to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Regulatory Compliance: Manage regulatory matters, including antitrust reviews, federal and state healthcare requirements, and other governmental clearances
ensure compliance with securities regulations and corporate governance standards
Managing Third-Party Service Providers: Select, lead, and hold accountable external law firms and third-party consultants to ensure high-quality, efficient service and work product
General Counseling: Deliver subject-matter expertise to business units and other members of the Legal department with sound knowledge of the company’s strategic goals
Assistance with M&A Playbook: Help develop and implement an M&A playbook, templates, and best practices to promote consistent risk management, governance, and integration outcomes across the enterprise
Requirements
Requires a JD, current license to practice law, and a minimum of 9 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure
or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
Nice to have
Corporate transactional experience in M&A and private equity investments with a strong record of negotiating and closing complex transactions
Extensive experience drafting and negotiating definitive agreements and managing end-to-end deal processes, including diligence, regulatory approvals, and integration planning
Strong understanding of corporate finance and securities regulations
Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-value projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Large law firm and/or in-house corporate development experience