M&A Counsel

Larson Maddox; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Larson Maddox represents a Fortune 100 client in Dallas seeking an experienced M&A Counsel to lead transaction execution and strategic growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and minority investments. You will structure and negotiate complex agreements and guide due diligence and risk assessment.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and 5+ years handling significant corporate transactions in top-tier firms or

Qualifikationen

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience with significant M&A transactions.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage domestic and international M&A transactions from inception through post-closing integration.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft acquisition agreements, joint venture arrangements, and related documents.
• Coordinate due diligence and assess legal, regulatory, and operational risks.

Kenntnisse

M&A experience

Strategic transactions

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a Fortune 100 organization, is seeking an experienced M&A Counsel to join their legal team. This individual will play a leading role in the execution of the company's strategic growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, strategic partnerships, and other complex corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead and manage domestic and international M&A transactions from inception through post-closing integration.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft acquisition agreements, purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture arrangements, stock and asset purchase agreements, transition services agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate and oversee legal due diligence efforts and assess transaction-related legal, regulatory, compliance, and operational risks.
• Advise business leaders on transaction structure, risk allocation, valuation-related legal considerations, and strategic alternatives.
• Support post-acquisition integration and separation planning efforts.

Strategic Transactions & Corporate Development

• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Human Resources, Treasury, Compliance, and business unit leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Advise on minority investments, strategic alliances, commercial partnerships, and venture investments.
• Evaluate transaction risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support business objectives.
• Participate in negotiations with counterparties, outside counsel, investment bankers, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant M&A transaction experience.
• Experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting complex corporate transactions.