Description:
The Job:As a M&A and Corporate Transactions Attorney, you'll be part of our in-house legal team working as a hybrid employee. You'll get to:
- This role will work closely with senior legal department leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic transactions and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Lead and support M&A transactions, including:
- drafting and negotiation NDAs
- conducting due diligence
- structuring, negotiation, drafting transaction documents
- driving regulatory clearance process
- closing of deals
- advising on post-closing transition services arrangements.
- Advise on a wide range of corporate transactions, including joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other business development initiatives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and corporate documents.
- Provide support on public company matters, including SEC reporting and disclosure obligations (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings) and NYSE listing requirements.
- Oversee the organization and maintenance of subsidiary corporate secretarial matters
- Collaborate with external counsel as needed on complex transactions or specialized matters.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant exposure to M&A (public & private) and corporate transactions.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and legal colleagues at all levels.
- Prior experience working with industrial and manufacturing companies preferred.
- In-house experience preferred, not required.
- Preferred experience managing outside counsel and cross-functional project teams.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
The Details:
You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
- We want our company to be a place you'll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.