Senior Counsel - M&A

Larson Maddox; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company in Grand Rapids seeks a Senior M&A Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on complex mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in a legal role, preferably in manufacturing, and is skilled in corporate law and international deals. This full-time position involves drafting legal documents, collaborate across departments, and overseeing legal due diligence. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in either a law firm or an in-house legal department.
• Experience in the manufacturing space preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance throughout all phases of corporate transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex transactional documents.
• Collaborate with corporate development, finance, tax, and HR teams.

Skills

Legal risk assessment

Negotiation

Corporate law

M&A expertise

Job description

Overview

Our client, a globally leading manufacturer, is looking to hire a Senior M&A Counsel to their legal team in the Grand Rapids area. This counsel will play a key role within the company, advising on complex M&A transactions on an international scale, joint ventures, business growth strategy, and other corporate matters. This significant role in the company will also provide deal-lifecycle guidance as well.

Job Title

Senior Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions

Base pay range

$190,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Job Description

• Provide strategic legal guidance throughout all phases of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of complex transactional documents, including joint venture agreements, purchase agreements, term sheets, and disclosure schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in corporate development, finance, tax, HR, and business units to structure deals that support business objectives.
• Lead legal due diligence efforts, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies to protect the company's interests.
• Oversee external counsel to ensure efficient, high-quality legal support for both domestic and international transactions.
• Advise on post-closing integration matters, including transitional services, contractual obligations, and coordination with internal legal teams.
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory landscapes to anticipate potential impacts on future strategic initiatives and M&A activity.
• Deliver practical legal risk assessments that balance business goals with legal safeguards.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal M&A processes, templates, and legal playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, including antitrust, securities, labor, and industry-specific regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal department's strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in either a law firm or an in-house legal department
• Experience in the manufacturing space preferred
• Expertise in full-cycle deals, joint ventures, and general corporate law on an international level
• Knowledge of M&A, securities, and corporate law
• Proven ability to manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Manufacturing