Lead M&A Attorney: Global Deals & Integration

Cognizant; Austin (TX); À distance; USD 155 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Résumé du poste

Cognizant is seeking an experienced M&A attorney to join the Corporate Development team. You will lead deals through structuring, due diligence, and closing, while coordinating with tax, finance, HR, IP, and other specialists.

The role emphasizes end-to-end M&A processes, strong project management, and independent work, with a remote work model for qualified U.S. applicants. Salary ranges and benefits are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Undergraduate and J.D. degrees from well-recognized institutions.
• Top law firm experience focused on public and private mergers and acquisitions in the United States and across borders.
• Diverse and complex M&A transactional experience, with the ability to apply that experience in new settings.
• A deep understanding of the end-to-end M&A process, from deal inception through the integration of an acquired business.
• Strong project-management skills and attention to detail, including the ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and implement large, cross-functional projects.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgment, including the ability to identify red-flag issues and elevate them when required.
• The ability to contribute to discussions of general business issues and advise internal stakeholders in a manner consistent with the company’s goals and culture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the Corporate Development department and supporting specialists.
• A strong sense of ownership, a desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.
• The embodiment of Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction documents, including sale and purchase agreements, disclosure letters, representations and warranties insurance documents, letters of intent, and confidentiality agreements.
• Serve as the lead M&A deal attorney, providing leadership and support for transaction structuring, due diligence, documentation, signing, and closing.
• Conduct legal due diligence on target companies and summarize key findings for the Corporate Development department and the company’s Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with specialists supporting Corporate Development, including tax, finance and accounting, HR, intellectual property, commercial contracting, ethics and compliance, privacy, IT, and security.
• Support Corporate Development’s integration group in developing and executing integration plans for acquired businesses.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of outside M&A counsel.
• Provide legal advice on matters related to Corporate Development and Cognizant’s M&A activities.

Connaissances

M&A experience

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

J.D.

Undergraduate degree

Description du poste

Cognizant is seeking an experienced M&A attorney to join the Corporate Development team. You will lead deals through structuring, due diligence, and closing, while coordinating with tax, finance, HR, IP, and other specialists.

The role emphasizes end-to-end M&A processes, strong project management, and independent work, with a remote work model for qualified U.S. applicants. Salary ranges and benefits are provided in the posting.