Assistant General Counsel, M&A

Coherent

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as the Company’s primary M&A lawyer supporting corporate development and integration teams across multiple transactions. Responsible for the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, joint ventures, equity investments, and other strategic transactions. Advise corporate development, and other stakeholders on critical legal, regulatory, governance, financial, and business risks associated with such transactions. Draft, review, and negotiate letters of intent, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, exclusivity agreements, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, transition services agreements, joint venture agreements, and other transaction documents. Manage legal due diligence, identify material legal risks, and coordinate diligence findings with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Support transaction approvals and governance processes, including preparation of resolutions, written consents, and board and committee materials as needed. Manage antitrust, competition, foreign investment, regulatory, employment, benefits, data privacy, intellectual property, and other legal issues arising in connection with strategic transactions. Support integration planning, separation matters, and post-closing legal implementation activities. Develop and refine transaction templates, playbooks, and internal processes to improve efficiency and consistency in deal execution. Monitor transaction milestones, critical deadlines, and closing deliverables.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 6 years of law firm experience focused on mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, preferably for public companies.
Significant experience drafting transaction documents for complex domestic and cross-border deals and leading due diligence.
Strong understanding of corporate law, deal structuring, legal due diligence, corporate governance, and post-closing implementation.
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and drive execution across cross-functional teams.
Excellent judgment, business-oriented counseling skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience with a publicly traded, multinational company, with demonstrated responsibility for high-value domestic and cross-border transactions preferred.
In house experience at a publicly traded, multinational company, preferably supporting corporate development.
Experience supporting public company transactions and governance matters.
Familiarity with securities law, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance requirements relevant to strategic transactions.
M&A and strategic transaction expertise.
Strong drafting skills.
Corporate governance knowledge.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Process discipline and compliance focus.
Strong written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Effective management and execution of M&A and other strategic transactions.
Accurate, timely, and practical legal support for transaction structuring, negotiation, and closing.
Strong coordination of internal stakeholders and external counsel across deal workstreams.
Well-managed transaction timelines, approvals, and documentation.
Sound risk identification and commercially effective legal guidance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Company’s primary M&A lawyer supporting corporate development and integration teams across multiple transactions.
Responsible for the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, joint ventures, equity investments, and other strategic transactions.
Advise corporate development, and other stakeholders on critical legal, regulatory, governance, financial, and business risks associated with such transactions.
Draft, review, and negotiate letters of intent, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, exclusivity agreements, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, transition services agreements, joint venture agreements, and other transaction documents.
Manage legal due diligence, identify material legal risks, and coordinate diligence findings with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Support transaction approvals and governance processes, including preparation of resolutions, written consents, and board and committee materials as needed.
Manage antitrust, competition, foreign investment, regulatory, employment, benefits, data privacy, intellectual property, and other legal issues arising in connection with strategic transactions.
Support integration planning, separation matters, and post-closing legal implementation activities.
Develop and refine transaction templates, playbooks, and internal processes to improve efficiency and consistency in deal execution.
Monitor transaction milestones, critical deadlines, and closing deliverables.