Description:

Seeking an experienced attorney supporting the M&A, corporate governance, securities, finance, and other corporate matters for the An American Irish-Domiciled Diversified Industrial Manufacturing Company enterprise and its strategic business units. This position will report to the Associate General Counsel – M&A.

Where is the work:
This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week in Davidson, NC.

What you will do:

Provide legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, both domestic and international.
Lead and conduct due diligence efforts.
Draft and negotiate stock and asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, merger agreements, transition services agreements, confidentiality agreements, bid letters/letters of intent and other transaction agreements and documents.
Manage and execute the steps and processes to close transactions, including seeking and obtaining regulatory approvals and other third-party approvals, advising and executing on internal reorganization plans relating to carve-out transactions and advising and reviewing related communications materials.
Lead discussions and decision-making processes involving other legal functional teams (e.g., employment, intellectual property and real estate), the corporate development team, integration teams, SBU teams and corporate function teams (e.g., information technology, procurement and tax). Members of these teams are located globally.
Persuasively advocate for An American Irish-Domiciled Diversified Industrial Manufacturing Company' positions against top law firms and leaders at other companies and financial sponsors.
Communicate, guide, explain and collaborate regarding transaction terms and processes with An American Irish-Domiciled Diversified Industrial Manufacturing Company' senior executives on transactions.
While a substantial majority of the work will relate to M&A, from time to time, the role will:

Work with the corporate secretary's team on corporate governance matters, including subsidiary management.
Support the development and distribution of proxy statements to shareholders, provide legal advice to the Treasury Department on financing transactions, including credit facilities and bond offerings and other Treasury-related matters and drafting related documentation.
Provide legal advice on internal restructuring transactions, including managing due diligence requests, drafting company minutes, contribution agreements, stock transfer agreements, asset transfer agreements and other corporate documents.
Advise on SEC matters, including working on annual and quarterly filings.

Retain and supervise outside counsel where appropriate, ensuring quality, value and budget discipline.
Percentage of Travel: 10-20%

What you will bring:

Education/Licensing: Juris Doctor degree from accredited U.S. law school, and strong academic credentials. Good standing member of a U.S. State Bar Association.
Preference for 7 years or more of related legal experience at a prominent law firm and/or corporation or other prominent firm.
Solid experience in international transactions and in corporate law; strong foundation in securities law matters.
Business-oriented approach to problem solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk.
Superior legal and analytical skills – excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions.
Strong negotiation skills. Highly developed analytical and legal research skills, highly effective written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and relate to all levels of the organization and within a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary.
Collaborative nature. Understanding of and first-hand experience in advising clients in a diversified and highly matrixed business environment.
Developed sense of judgment, risk management skills and ability to balance business needs, regulatory obligations and reputational risks in an objective, practical way.
Demonstrated ability to both grasp the “big picture” and attend to details.
Excellent follow-through skills; dedication to responsive internal client service.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines with a changing fast-paced environment.