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Corporate Attorney in Chicago, IL

Accenture. Apr 27,2015 Mar 31,2015 Location USA Chicago IL
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 7 yrs required

Profile

Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Transactional Attorney/ Senior Manager Responsibilities: Will report to Associate General Counsel – Head of M&A, Governance and Corporate Matters. Will serve as the Legal lead for multiple complex M&A or strategic investment transactions within a fast-paced corporate environment. Advise senior company leadership on legal risks and mitigation alternatives associated with such transactions. Act as lead lawyer representing company’s interests in M&A and venture transactions. Strategize with senior company executives regarding the negotiation of such transactions and lead the negotiation together with Corporate Development. Manage both in-house and outside legal resources, including local/non-US counsel in cross-border transactions. Independently manage drafting and review of transactional documents and correspondence. Advise and coordinate with non-legal professionals supporting M&A and venture transactions (e.g. Corporate Development, Tax, HR, etc.). Coordinate and manage the legal due diligence process. Educate senior company executives in regard to legal and risk management issues. Work with company tax and other advisors to structure transactions to be most advantageous from a legal and business perspective. Stay abreast of business and legal developments in the M&A field affecting the company and the consulting, technology and outsourcing industry. Advise, support and serve as QA resource for post-acquisition integration legal matters. Handle post-closing matters including working capital true-up payments and disputes, earn-out disputes, indemnifications claims, etc.

Qualification and Experience

Basic Qualification Requirements: A J.D. degree and active Bar membership. 7 + years of corporate and commercial transactional experience, with primary focus on M&A in a role with increasing responsibility (i.e. lead M&A lawyer on deals with little to no oversight required). Should include 6+ years at a medium-to-large sized law firm with a substantial corporate/M&A practice. Some travel may be required. Ability to present innovative, original and market-relevant solutions. Responsive and follows through on commitments. Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Ability to influence, strong executive presence. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sound judgment and business acumen. Understand basic principles of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Management. Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in a fast-paced law firm or corporate M&A environment. In-house experience. Non-legal business experience that relates to M&A and corporate transactional work in a large public corporation.

Additional info

Ref. # 00292619.

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