Assistant General Counsel, M&A & Corporate

Description:

Summary:

A Brief Overview
The Assistant General Counsel, M&A and Corporate will play a pivotal role in the company by partnering with the mergers and acquisitions business team to achieve the company's strategic initiatives, as well as taking responsibility for certain day-to-day contracts, board meetings and resolutions, and other general corporate matters. This strategic leadership position goes beyond traditional subject matter expertise, working seamlessly with the business clients as a member of a diverse team of legal and compliance professionals.

What you will do:

• Strategic Legal Leadership: Collaborate closely with the M&A business team to align legal and transactional strategies with business objectives. Provide innovative and forward-thinking legal and M&A solutions to support the company's growth and expansion. Act as a key leader over the company's growth strategies.
• Team Leadership: Counsel and mentor a high-performing M&A business team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Develop and nurture talent within the M&A department to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders for the company.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess legal and compliance risks in the M&A and corporate areas, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate and manage those risks effectively. Work cross-functionally to ensure that legal and compliance considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
• Governance Oversight: Continue developing comprehensive corporate governance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards on a global basis. Regularly assess the effectiveness of corporate governance initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with external legal counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders to represent the company's interests effectively. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate open communication and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Law required
• 8+ Years of transactional M&A experience in a medium to large law firm environment. required
• Substantive experience leading, negotiating, and drafting complex M&A transactions from inception to due diligence to closing to integration. required
• Proven ability to effectively negotiate, provide strategic legal counsel and drive positive transactional outcomes. required
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse legal and business team. required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. required
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
• Licensed Professional Attorney - Active Membership in any US State Bar - Any US State Bar required

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