Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Transamerica•Baltimore, MD

1d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic business transactions, partnering closely with Corporate Development and senior business leaders. The person should be capable of independently running significant portions of a deal, identifying legal and business risks early, negotiating transaction documents, and helping drive integrations following acquisitions. This role requires the ability to confidently engage with senior executives, communicate complex legal and business issues clearly, and build trusted relationships with leadership throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
Five years of relevant legal experience
Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience
Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast paced environment
Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice
Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment
Proficient using MS Office

Nice To Haves

Strong M&A experience.
Experience negotiating and managing key transaction documents (E.G.; Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), Due diligence and transaction execution activities)
Experience in regulated industry.
Experience handling material acquisitions and divestitures.
Experience with post-acquisition integration and transition activities.

Responsibilities

Support all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, and other strategic transactions
Review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements
Prepare and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and ancillary transaction documents
Coordinate due diligence review and work closely with subject matter experts
Prepare materials for executive review regarding deal structure and risks
Ensure compliance with regulatory matters, including assisting with the facilitation of regulatory approval processes for transactions
Provide support for integration related legal matters.
Direct and manage external law firms to ensure transaction deadlines are met and completed within budget
Work on complex legal issues where analysis requires identification and evaluation of multiple factors
Manage legal matters provided to a number of in-house constituents within practice area(s)
Exercise independent judgment regarding legal advice with limited supervision of more senior attorney
Participate in and may lead departmental and cross-functional working groups in identified areas of legal expertise or development
May manage support staff.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs