Senior Legal Director, Strategy and M&A

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Legal Director to support its global M&A activities from Milwaukee, WI. You will advise senior leadership and the Strategy and Acquisition Office on mergers, divestitures, JVs and equity investments, influencing deal strategy and risk management.

The role requires a law degree, US bar admission, 10+ years of experience, and strong cross-border M&A expertise; in-house experience with a large multinational is preferred; antitrust knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Law degree and US state bar admission.
• 10+ years of legal experience with M&A transactions.
• Cross-border M&A experience.
• In-house experience with a large multinational.
• Knowledge of antitrust and competition law.
• Venture capital experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, complex M&A transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Advise senior leadership on deal structure and risk assessment.
• Draft and review transaction documents with external counsel.
• Lead negotiations on cross-border deals across jurisdictions.
• Translate contract terms into business risk and recommendations.
• Manage external legal expenses and report deal status.

Skills

M&A experience

Cross-border negotiations

Legal risk assessment

In-house experience

Antitrust knowledge

Education

Law degree

US bar admission

Tools

Contract drafting

Job description

.Senior Legal Director, Strategy and M&A page is loaded## Senior Legal Director, Strategy and M&Alocations: Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD30280545This position will join the legal team reporting to the Chief M&A Counsel and provide legal support for Johnson Controls' global M&A activities. In this role you will advise senior leadership and the Strategy and Acquisition Office on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and equity investments. The transactions that you work on will have significant strategic value to the company. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to provide efficient and effective representation using a practical business-minded approach to risk assessment.The candidate will need the ability to:* lead multiple, complex M&A transactions in a fast paced, energetic department of experienced M&A professionals* ability to operate in a global environment and collaborate among functions, regions, business units, and internal and external counsel.* advise on legal issues related to deal structure and documentation* lead negotiations on complex M&A transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions* draft and/or review with external counsel all relevant transaction documentation* think creatively, provide practical and pragmatic advice, and drive improvements in transaction processes and execution* manage external legal expenses and providing regular reports to management on deal status* work independently, be a self-starter and be proactive* be a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, unquestionable ethics and integrity, and sound judgment* work well laterally both with other attorneys and with clients.* be organized and hard-working, ability to maintain focus while managing complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment, and manage people and tasks to deadline.* communicate professionally and effectively, write clearly and concisely, translate legal implications of contract terms into identifiable business risks and make recommendations based on a considered risk-benefit analysisKey requirements are:· Law degree and member of US state bar· Minimum of 10+ years legal experience· Substantial M&A transactional experience at a large law firm, including cross-border M&A experience· In-house experience preferred, particularly with a large multinational publicly-traded company· knowledge of antitrust and competition law· experience with venture capital a plus· Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Washington, DC areaHiring Salary Range:https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-usJohnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.Your buildings have a purpose.They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission.This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.