Vice President - Assistant General Counsel, M&A & International

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions and International (VP, AGC – M&A and International) is a senior legal leader reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary. This role is responsible for leading all global M&A legal activities, overseeing domestic and international corporate governance, managing the company’s global international legal team, and serving as Assistant Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and bar membership in good standing.
• Corporate secretary support experience.
• 10+ years legal experience with significant M&A and international scope.
• Expertise in cross-border transactions and governance.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic advisory capability.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and business acumen.
• Global travel required to support M&A activity, governance, and team leadership.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Mergers & Acquisitions Leadership: Lead all legal aspects of global M&A, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and integration.
• Advise executives on strategic opportunities and risks.
• Manage cross-functional deal teams and external counsel.
• International Legal Leadership: Lead and develop the global international legal team.
• Provide counsel on international operations, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Support global expansion and market-entry strategies.
• Corporate Governance: Oversee governance obligations for domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
• Support subsidiary boards and leadership teams.
• Assistant Corporate Secretary Responsibilities: Support the CLO & Corporate Secretary in Board governance.
• Assist with Board materials, minutes, and governance processes.
• Ensure accurate and compliant corporate records.
• Leadership & Department Management: Lead and mentor attorneys globally.
• Support strategic initiatives, budgeting, and legal operations.
• Strategic Advisory & Cross-Functional Partnership: Advise senior leaders on complex commercial and strategic matters.
• Partner across functions to support enterprise initiatives.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify global legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support global compliance efforts, including anti-corruption and trade compliance.

Benefits

• Kohler offers day 1 benefits.
• Access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• Competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing
• Access to career growth and development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• A strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

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