Overview
This role involves serving as Senior Corporate Counsel within the Legal Department, reporting to the General Counsel and partnering with senior business leaders. Responsibilities include legal support for mergers and acquisitions, acquisition integration, commercial transactions, financing activities, real estate matters, tax-related initiatives, corporate governance support, and strategic corporate projects.
Location
Flexible / Remote (United States)
Responsibilities
Mergers & Acquisitions / Acquisition Integration
- Support all stages of acquisitions and divestitures, including:
- Letters of intent
- Confidentiality agreements
- Due diligence
- Disclosure schedules
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Closing documentation
- Coordinate post-closing integration efforts with business and functional leaders
- Assist with implementation of integration plans and post-acquisition governance matters
- Support strategic transactions and corporate restructuring initiatives
Commercial Transactions & Contracting
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on:
- Master Services Agreements
- Statements of Work
- Vendor agreements
- Procurement agreements
- Professional services agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Real estate and facilities-related contracts
- Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
- Partner with business stakeholders to facilitate practical and efficient contract execution
Tax, Entity Management & Corporate Structure
- Support tax-driven corporate initiatives and restructuring projects
- Assist with maintenance and optimization of corporate entity structures
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and finance personnel
- Support partnership, UP-C, and other corporate structure initiatives
Real Estate
- Draft and negotiate:
- Office leases
- Easements
- Access agreements
- Real estate purchase and sale agreements
- Support real estate diligence and closing matters associated with acquisitions
Strategic Projects
- Support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including:
- Acquisition integration programs
- Cross-functional legal projects
- Special projects assigned by the General Counsel
- UP-C and related transaction planning
Outside Counsel Management
- Manage outside counsel on designated matters
- Control legal spend through effective scoping and oversight
- Evaluate opportunities to bring legal work in-house to improve efficiency and reduce cost
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house corporate counsel experience
- Significant experience supporting:
- M&A transactions
- Commercial contracting
- Corporate governance matters
- Financing transactions
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
- Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting private equity-backed or public companies
- Experience with acquisition integration programs
- Experience with partnership structures, UP-C structures, or other complex corporate reorganizations
- Energy, infrastructure, industrial, construction, engineering, or related industry experience
- Familiarity with SEC reporting, public company governance, and capital markets matters
- Demonstrated experience managing substantial outside counsel relationships and spend
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range
Benefits Overview
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting
- Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage
- Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
- Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy
Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
An equal employment opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
Additional Notes
- Salary amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic and market considerations.