Remote Lead M&A Attorney - Global Transactions

Cognizant; Olympia (WA); A distancia; USD 155.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney to support its Corporate Development group. The role focuses on U.S. transactions with international exposure, serving as lead deal counsel through structuring, due diligence, documentation, signing, and closing.

Strong end-to-end M&A expertise and strategic advisory are essential. The position offers remote work within the United States, with collaboration across tax, finance, HR, IP, and compliance teams.

Formación

• Five+ years of mergers and acquisitions experience.
• Top law firm experience focused on public and private M&A in the U.S. and cross‑border.
• Diverse and complex M&A transactional experience with end-to-end exposure.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction documents (SPAs, LOIs, confidentiality agreements).
• Lead M&A deal activity, including structuring, due diligence, documentation, signing, and closing.

Conocimientos

M&A experience

Project management

Independent work

Collaboration with stakeholders

Legal analysis

Educación

Undergraduate degree

J.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney to support its Corporate Development group. The role focuses on U.S. transactions with international exposure, serving as lead deal counsel through structuring, due diligence, documentation, signing, and closing.

Strong end-to-end M&A expertise and strategic advisory are essential. The position offers remote work within the United States, with collaboration across tax, finance, HR, IP, and compliance teams.