Corporate - M&A Attorney / Corporate - Venture Capital/Emerging Companies Attorney in Morris Plains, NJ

In-House

Morris Plains, NJ

Corporate - M&A Attorney / Corporate - Venture Capital/Emerging Companies Attorney in Morris Plains, NJ

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: General Counsel, Ventures, Strategy & M&A

Job Responsibilities:
The General Counsel of Ventures, Strategy, and M&A will provide legal counsel to the Corporate Development function and all businesses within the company in executing joint ventures, minority investments, and other corporate transactions. The role involves close collaboration with corporate development, human resources, finance, controllership, other specialists within the legal function, and the general counsels of various business units to ensure proper execution of transactions that align with strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include:

- Partnering with the Corporate Development function to provide legal support for a variety of transaction activities, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, minority investments, venture investments, and debt financings.
- Providing advice on deal terms and structuring.
- Independently managing transaction processes from start to finish.
- Ensuring continuous improvement of and compliance with internal transaction policies and procedures.
- Driving coordination and collaboration across the legal function in support of corporate transactions.
- Enabling consistency in documentation and approach to risk in corporate transactions.
- Supporting, implementing, and monitoring post-closing actions such as indemnification claims, earn-outs, and post-closing adjustments, as well as legal integration/separation.
- Supporting the company’s management and oversight of joint ventures and ensuring strong governance procedures.
- Selecting and managing outside counsel and other vendors, including evaluating the quality and cost of services.
- Handling other corporate law matters as required.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must possess a Law Degree (JD).
- A minimum of 5 years of legal experience is required, ideally gained through a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a global public company, particularly in practice areas relevant to the job responsibilities.
- Candidates must be licensed to practice law in at least one state within the .
- Verifiable knowledge of corporate transactions, . public company disclosure, governance, and compliance is essential, along with experience providing counsel on a variety of transaction types.

Additional Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to work well with and relate to individuals at all levels of the organization and across all businesses, functions, and regions.
- Strong project management and analytical skills.
- Good business acumen and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to function as a leader and a doer, with the capacity to be a strategic thought-leader while focusing on details, accuracy, and execution.
- Ability to influence peers and senior management, take ownership of responsibilities, work in a self-directed environment, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively orally and in writing, analyze data, draw conclusions, and make a compelling case for recommendations.
- Ability to handle ambiguity.

Salary Information:
The job description does not provide specific salary information for the position of General Counsel, Ventures, Strategy & M&A.

Company Information:
The company is committed to offering high-value specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. It aims to solve complex challenges through a robust product portfolio, delivering exceptional value to stakeholders. The company plans to expand into new products and markets and pursue strategic acquisitions while maintaining top operating margins. The work environment is collaborative and inclusive, with a focus on innovation and sustainability, dedicated to delivering value and advancing customer success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The company is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.