Corporate - M&A Attorney in Madison, WI

In-House

Madison, WI

Corporate - M&A Attorney in Madison, WI

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Corporate

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel, Corporate at the company plays a critical role in facilitating growth and mitigating risks through support of the corporate function. Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the M&A function for the legal team and fostering growth and expansion through acquisitions.
- Developing strategy and structuring for critical strategic transactions and negotiating alongside Corporate Development on behalf of the business.
- Managing risk by negotiating principal deal-related documents.
- Realizing efficiencies through leading outside counsel and cross-functional diligence teams.
- Advising business leaders on legal and strategic risks and proposing business-oriented solutions.
- Working with integrations counsel, the Integrations Management Office, and cross-functional teams to develop realistic integration plans and support post-closing matters.
- Assisting the Corporate Legal team on various corporate matters, including entity management, investor relations, corporate governance, and securities regulations.
- Owning other special projects and processes as necessary or desired.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Senior Counsel, Corporate position should meet the following educational and experience requirements:

- Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with a US state bar.
- A minimum of 7 years of corporate M&A experience.
- Expertise in the M&A process from beginning to post-closing issues.
- Comprehensive understanding of the key strategic risks and opportunities of tech M&A.
- Mastery of key negotiation points and market positions in the tech industry.

Basic Qualifications:
- Proactive and self-starting approach on high-impact projects.
- Strong curiosity about all aspects of a technology company.
- Resourcefulness in seeking out and finding accurate and relevant information.
- Organized and detail-oriented while managing competing priorities.
- Ability to form well-reasoned judgments in complex situations with limited information.
- Solution-oriented mentality with the ability to make risk-based judgments.
- Strong business acumen with an ability to distill legal advice into actionable guidance for business partners.
- Team player with an understanding of how all cross-functional teams contribute to the success of a transaction.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all organizational levels, including executives and senior management.
- Ability to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Salary Information:
The annualized base salary range for the Senior Counsel, Corporate position in the United States is $190, to $284,. The position may also be eligible for bonuses, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate will be based on job-related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses, benefits, or related incentives.

Company's Work Environment:
The company offers a hybrid work experience designed at the team level, providing a rich onsite experience with opportunities for connection, collaboration, learning, and celebration, while also offering flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role requires attendance at the local office for part of the week, with the specific in-office schedule determined by the hiring manager.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering global diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law.