Assistant General Counsel, Transactions

Overview

A leading organization in the Manufacturing & Automotive sector is seeking an Assistant General Counsel Transactions to join their legal team. This role involves managing complex transactional matters and providing legal guidance to senior leadership. The position offers significant visibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to impact key business initiatives.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $177,400 – $216,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures from Letter of Intent through post-closing integration
• Advise senior leadership on cross-border and enterprise-level transactions
• Support Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, facility expansions, site exits, and real estate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements
• Collaborate with business leaders to structure deals and allocate risk effectively
• Identify and manage legal and compliance risks across multiple domains
• Develop and improve contract templates and oversee contracting processes

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active U.S. bar license
• 7 to 12+ years of transactional legal experience
• Strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiation
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and EPC projects preferred
• In-house legal experience strongly preferred; law firm experience also considered
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders, including global partners
• Comfortable advising executive-level leadership and managing multiple complex workstreams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or chemical industries
• Familiarity with cross-border transactions and Japanese business practices
• Knowledge of antitrust laws, export controls, corporate governance, intellectual property, environmental law, and government contracting

Benefits

• High-impact role with exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders
• Diverse work across strategic, operational, and commercial transactions
• Fully remote position with minimal travel requirements
• Opportunity to influence and shape legal processes within a growing, innovation-driven environment
• Collaborative culture focused on integrity, professionalism, and problem-solving

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but bring valuable perspectives and experience.