Sr. Counsel, M&A

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channels! Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions at a glance The Sr Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions will serve an important role within the Legal Department’s transactional group. Responsibilities will include managing various aspects of complex corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and equity/venture capital investments; preparing and/or reviewing preliminary transaction agreements, including confidentiality agreements, non-reliance letters, and investment banker engagement letters, as well as principal transaction documents such as purchase agreements, merger agreements, and joint venture agreements in addition to ancillary agreements such as transition services agreements and supply agreements; plus advising stakeholders on a variety of M&A-related issues as they arise during the life-cycle of a transaction, including during the integration or separation planning process, as applicable. What's on the menu? Drafting and/or reviewing deal documents for all phases of M&A transactions from confidentiality agreements to asset and stock purchase agreements to disclosure schedules and transition services agreements. Serving as legal advisor on a variety of M&A matters and helping stakeholders to progress all workstreams including, without limitation, due diligence, structure analysis, regulatory review, IP analysis, and labor & employment. Collaborating cross-functionally (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, Supply Chain) and within the Legal Department to achieve desired results on tight timelines and with imperfect information. Identifying risks and developing risk mitigation strategies in partnership with the M&A team and other Legal team members. Engaging with stakeholders across the globe to drive business-oriented solutions to complex issues arising in the context of M&A initiatives. Advising on day-to-day commercial contracting issues. Supporting engagement and oversight of outside counsel as necessary. Recipe for success: Apply now if this sounds like you! I have a JD Degree from an accredited law school and top academic credentials required. I have M&A experience handling a variety of transaction types. I have prior law firm and/or in-house experience. I have excellent management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice, which demonstrates an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation. I have strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires management of multiple projects simultaneously. Please note:

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