In-House M&A Counsel for Growth & Transactions

Taylor Root; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root represents a publicly traded advanced materials company seeking a Corporate Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel and requires a strong M&A foundation developed in top law firms or in-house settings.

The position covers M&A activity, corporate development, governance, and general corporate matters, with a focus on transactions, due diligence, and post-closing integration.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–6 years of corporate transactional or M&A experience in a leading law firm or publicly traded company.
• Experience conducting legal due diligence and drafting transaction documents.

Responsibilities

• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, schedules, and ancillary documents.
• Assist with transaction structuring, execution, and closing processes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout transaction lifecycles.

Skills

M&A experience

Due diligence

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Cross-border transactions

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Taylor Root represents a publicly traded advanced materials company seeking a Corporate Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel and requires a strong M&A foundation developed in top law firms or in-house settings.

The position covers M&A activity, corporate development, governance, and general corporate matters, with a focus on transactions, due diligence, and post-closing integration.