Director of Legal (M&A) - Hybrid

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Job Summary

Corporate Attorney specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Employment Law, Equity/Corporate Governance, or Contracts Management. Each attorney plays a key role ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, providing strategic counsel, and mitigating legal risks while supporting business objectives.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Corporate Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Leads legal due diligence, drafting, and negotiation for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to structure transactions and align them with corporate goals.

• Advises on regulatory filings and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Drafts and reviews complex agreements, including stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and other M&A related agreements.

• Provides strategic insights to mitigate risks and identify value-driven opportunities. - Collaborates with other members of the legal team, and colleagues in other departments including tax and finance, to ensure the successful execution of M&A transactions.

• Participates in negotiations and communicates effectively with counter parties to achieve favorable outcomes for the company.

• Researches and maintains relevant knowledge of legal developments, industry trends and best practices in corporate M&A law; shares knowledge with senior leadership team.

Corporate Attorney - Employment Law & Litigation

• Advises on employment -related legal matters, including hiring practices, compensation, terminations and workplace policies.

• Drafts, reviews, and updates employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, and handbooks to ensure compliance with labor laws.

• Manages corporate litigation or disputes related to employment matters, including overseeing outside counsel as necessary.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including anti-discrimination and wage-and-hour regulations.

Corporate Attorney - Equity & Corporate Governance

• Advises on corporate governance matters, including board compliance, shareholder relations, and fiduciary duties.

• Manages equity-related legal matters such as stock option plans, shareholder agreements, and capital raises.

• Drafts and reviews governance documents, including bylaws, corporate resolutions and minutes.

• Ensures compliance with securities laws and regulations, including reporting and disclosure obligations.

• Provides guidance on investor relations and equity transactions, including private equity and public offerings.

Corporate Attorney - Real Estate & Corporate Transactions

• Oversees the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of contracts, including vendor, customer, service, and partnership agreements.

• Establishes and maintains contract management systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.

• Collaborates with procurement, sales, and other departments to align contract terms with business objectives.

• Leads and manages a team of contract specialists or paralegals, providing mentorship, training and perform.

Nature and Scope

• Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.

• Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.

• May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

• 10+ years in related practice area (M&A) to include in-house and law firm experience.

• Experience working in a team-oriented environment managing and mentoring legal staff.

• Strong negotiation, drafting and analytical skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

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Functional Area Legal

Recruiter Rogers, Jamie

Req ID WCJR-023133

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.