Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions and Commercial

Airgas; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life & AD&D

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation & sick time

Airgas scholarship program

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions and Commercial in Radnor, PA. The role supports the legal team with M&A transactions and broad commercial matters, working closely with management and business leaders to identify legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position is hybrid (3 days in office) in Radnor, PA, offering comprehensive family benefits and opportunities to advise across diverse business units while maintaining high standards of professional integrity

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in a state bar and willingness to obtain PA license.
• 6+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions and advising on complex commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support contract review matters and transactions related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Provide day-to-day legal counseling to internal business teams on commercial and contract negotiations.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of commercial contracts for multiple business units.
• Lead negotiations on contract terms and conditions and assess exposure to protect the company.

Skills

M&A

Contract review

Commercial matters

Negotiation

Legal counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

R10098813 Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions and Commercial (Open) Location: Radnor, PA (Airgas HO) - Management

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is Hiring a Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions and Commercial in Radnor, PA!

Job Description

This role plays an integral role in the day-to-day needs of the legal team, as well as the company’s business associates. The Senior Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support and counsel, applying specific expertise to mergers and acquisitions while also delivering sound legal and business advice to various internal groups. The candidate will work closely with the in-house team, management, and business leaders to proactively identify and address legal risks, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and mitigate pre-litigation risk across diverse business units.

Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in-office) - Radnor, PA

We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits

Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support contract review matters and transactions associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Provide day-to-day counseling to internal business teams on commercial, strategic, and contract negotiation issues.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of commercial contracts in support of multiple business units.
• Lead and advance negotiations related to contractual terms and conditions.
• Interpret contractual provisions to analyze possible legal and business exposure and to ensure that the company's contract terms are being followed.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and breach of contract matters, as well as advice to leadership on potential claims and disputes with a view to reaching commercial settlement and avoiding litigation, where advisable.
• Develop, draft, and ensure the relevance and timeliness of contract templates and acceptable alternative language.
• Observe all laws and regulations, maintaining an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts and the company.
• Provide training to company personnel in contract practices and negotiation strategies.
• Collaborate with external counsel in connection with complex negotiations, transactions, and disputes.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills coupled with a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive in handling multiple priorities within deadlines, and be results oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform without significant direct supervision.
• Maturity to interface and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including all levels of employees, internal and external legal counsel, customers, and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills in forming and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, including business management teams.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Established working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite (or G Suite).

Are you a MATCH?

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in a state bar of at least one US state and willingness to obtain a Pennsylvania Limited In-House Corporate Counsel License.
• 6+ years of relevant experience, with strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions and advising on complex commercial matters. Law Firm and in-house experience preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES & VALUES (Be Act Engage)

• Behave Ethically: Consistently complies with legal requirements and the company's code of conduct.
• Decide Efficiently & Deliver Results: Makes pragmatic trade-offs between risk and speed to achieve maximum impact; balances thorough analysis with decisive action.
• Show Care: Ensures all actions and legal counsel ultimately support and benefit customers, employees, and business partners.
• Accountability & Ownership: Takes full responsibility for assigned projects and executes deliverables with rigor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation.
• Sick time.
• Floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.