Sr Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

American Water Works • Camden, NJ

123d • $174,720 - $263,640

About The Position

American Water is seeking a legal professional to lead and manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures at a centralized level. This role involves leading legal due diligence efforts and providing strategic legal support for new business opportunities. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end legal aspects of assigned transactions, ensuring timely and effective execution while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The position also includes directing and leading the Counsel, M&A and Senior Principal M&A positions as part of the overall Corporate Legal BD function, and collaborating with Corporate Strategy and Business Development teams on competitor analysis, target evaluation, and innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years legal experience as a licensed practicing attorney, both law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Demonstrated management level experience in a utility regulatory environment preferred.
• Experience effectively leading a team.
• Juris Doctorate law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in one or more states where the business unit currently operates.

Nice To Haves

• Broad knowledge of utility regulatory law and corporate and commercial law.
• Expertise in business mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, strategic planning, contracting, human resources, real property, corporate governance, process and litigation management.
• Strong business acumen and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Lead legal due diligence efforts and provide strategic legal support for new business opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end legal aspects of assigned transactions, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transactions.
• Direct and lead the Counsel, M&A and Senior Principal M&A positions.
• Collaborate with Corporate Strategy and Business Development teams on competitor analysis, target evaluation, and innovation initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Defined Contribution Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Health and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree