Senior M&A Counsel & Transactions Leader (Hybrid, Austin)

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel to lead legal strategy for complex transactions in a global tech environment. You will act as the primary counsel for M&A, manage internal teams, and collaborate with Corporate Development and senior executives to enable rapid, well-governed deal execution.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, negotiation, and cross-border coordination, with a focus on speed, quality, and risk management in a hybrid Austin-based

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar status.
• Extensive M&A and strategic transactions experience.
• Experience coordinating large cross-functional teams across jurisdictions.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal advisor and project leader for M&A and corporate development.
• Improve execution speed, consistency, and use of external counsel as needed.
• Advise senior executives with concise, decision-oriented recommendations.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive advisory

Strategic judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction

Job description

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel to lead legal strategy for complex transactions in a global tech environment. You will act as the primary counsel for M&A, manage internal teams, and collaborate with Corporate Development and senior executives to enable rapid, well-governed deal execution.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, negotiation, and cross-border coordination, with a focus on speed, quality, and risk management in a hybrid Austin-based