Senior Counsel | M&A

Larson Maddox; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a leading utility and infrastructure organization seeking a Senior Counsel to act as a strategic legal advisor across M&A, commercial transactions, regulatory matters, and day-to-day operations.

The role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements, guiding executives on strategic initiatives, and coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel to support growth and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required and bar admission.
• 10+ years of legal experience with corporate transactions.
• 2+ years of in-house experience preferred.
• Strong corporate transactional and M&A background.
• Experience leading acquisitions from diligence through closing.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Utility, energy, infrastructure or other regulated industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisitions from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and commercial contracts.
• Provide legal counsel to business leaders on operational and strategic matters.
• Support regulatory compliance and utility-related legal issues.
• Manage outside counsel on transactions, litigation, and special projects.
• Advise on real estate, employment, and general corporate matters.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, and risk management initiatives.
• Partner cross-functional with operations, finance, HR, and executive leadership.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

In-house experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading publicly traded utility and infrastructure organization serving millions of customers across multiple states. The company operates critical water, wastewater, and natural gas infrastructure and is recognized for its strong commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and long-term growth through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure investment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the VP & Senior Managing Counsel, the Senior Counsel will serve as a strategic legal advisor supporting key business units and operating subsidiaries. This role offers broad exposure across M&A, commercial transactions, regulatory matters, environmental litigation, and day-to-day business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead acquisitions from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and commercial contracts.
• Provide legal counsel to business leaders on operational and strategic matters.
• Support regulatory compliance and utility-related legal issues.
• Manage outside counsel on transactions, litigation, and special projects.
• Advise on real estate, employment, and general corporate matters.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, and risk management initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, HR, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• 10+ years of legal experience.
• 2+ years of in-house legal experience preferred.
• Strong corporate transactional and M&A background.
• Experience leading acquisitions from diligence through closing.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Utility, energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization in a stable, recession-resistant industry while playing a meaningful role in the company's growth strategy. The successful candidate will have significant visibility with senior leadership, direct involvement in acquisitions, and the ability to influence key business decisions that impact critical infrastructure and millions of customers.