Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview

This role involves providing leadership, guidance, and execution support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities within a global science and technology organization. The position works closely with Corporate Development personnel on a broad range of day-to-day M&A transactions and reports to the Associate General Counsel – M&A. The role is part of the Corporate legal team based in Washington, DC, and is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, and other transaction documents related to M&A transactions, minority investments, and technology partnerships.
• Provide legal counsel and support to the Corporate Development team on daily M&A activities.
• Educate and train Corporate Development colleagues on key legal considerations relevant to their roles.
• Develop and improve transaction processes and matter management to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
• Oversee outside counsel and promote cost-effective use of external legal resources in support of strategic transactions.
• Monitor legal trends and developments, communicating relevant information to Corporate Development and the global legal organization to support continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a reputable U.S. law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney, including experience at a major law firm.
• Experience supporting various transaction types, including private and public M&A, cross-border deals (Europe, Asia, Latin America), and carveout transactions.
• Minimal travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house transactional experience, preferably in medical devices, life sciences, or related industries at a public company.
• Experience with private equity and venture capital transactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401(k) plan eligibility.
• Flexible remote work arrangement available for this position.

Location

• This is a fully remote position with the legal team headquartered in Washington, DC.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, complying with all applicable federal and state disability laws and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.