Lead M&A Attorney — Remote Global Deals

Cognizant; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant seeks an experienced M&A Attorney to join its M&A legal group, supporting Corporate Development with emphasis on U.S. transactions and international deals.

You will lead deal structuring, due diligence, drafting, signing, closing and integration across the transaction lifecycle. You will coordinate with tax, finance, HR, IP, and compliance; manage outside counsel; and advise internal stakeholders.

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.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction documents.
• Lead M&A deal attorney for structuring, due diligence, documentation, signing and closing.
• Conduct legal due diligence and summarize findings for the Corporate Development department and 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.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Project management

Excellent communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree

J.D. degree

Job description

Cognizant seeks an experienced M&A Attorney to join its M&A legal group, supporting Corporate Development with emphasis on U.S. transactions and international deals.

You will lead deal structuring, due diligence, drafting, signing, closing and integration across the transaction lifecycle. You will coordinate with tax, finance, HR, IP, and compliance; manage outside counsel; and advise internal stakeholders.