Lead M&A Attorney - Global Deals, Remote

Cognizant; Honolulu (HI); A distancia; USD 155.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant is seeking an experienced M&A Attorney to lead deal work, structure transactions, perform due diligence, and guide integrations for U.S. and international deals. The role partners with tax, HR, and IP teams and coordinates with external counsel. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Five+ years in M&A, U.S. and cross-border expertise, and a J.D. from a recognized school are required.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

M&A experience

Deal negotiation

Legal due diligence

Cross-border transactions

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Educación

Undergraduate degree

J.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

Cognizant is seeking an experienced M&A Attorney to lead deal work, structure transactions, perform due diligence, and guide integrations for U.S. and international deals. The role partners with tax, HR, and IP teams and coordinates with external counsel. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Five+ years in M&A, U.S. and cross-border expertise, and a J.D. from a recognized school are required.