Vice President, Deputy General Counsel – M&A and Corporate Law

Option Care Health•Bannockburn, IL

19h•$184,211 - $307,026

About The Position

The Vice President, Deputy General Counsel – M&A and Corporate Law reports to the company’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and is responsible for leading internal legal support for the company’s mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, corporate governance, capital markets and other corporate law matters.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.
10+ years of legal experience, including significant involvement in mergers and acquisitions (due diligence, drafting, negotiation), hands-on experience with public company legal matters, and exposure to capital markets transactions (debt and/or equity offerings).
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting board of directors and corporate secretary functions.
Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws, NYSE/Nasdaq listing standards, and corporate governance best practices.
Familiarity with ESG disclosure frameworks and related reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and documentation.
Working with outside counsel, prepare, review, and negotiate definitive agreements such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and related documentation.
Oversee legal due diligence, identify risks, and provide actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders to mitigate exposure and ensure compliance.
Ensure transactions comply with healthcare regulations, securities laws, antitrust requirements, and other applicable federal and state laws.
Work closely with finance, operations, business development and other functional teams to align legal strategy with business objectives and facilitate smooth transaction execution.
Select, engage and supervise outside counsel for specialized matters, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of legal services.
Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary to the company’s Board of Directors; assist with preparation and distribution of board and committee materials, maintain corporate records, and ensure compliance with governance best practices and applicable laws.
Oversee preparation and filing of SEC reports (e.g., Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, proxy statements) and ensure adherence to Nasdaq listing standards and other regulatory requirements.
Coordinate logistics, draft minutes, and maintain accurate records of board and shareholder actions in compliance with corporate governance standards.
Assist with debt financing, equity offerings, and other securities-related transactions, including drafting and reviewing agreements, disclosure documents, and closing deliverables.
Track changes in securities laws, corporate governance regulations, and stock exchange requirements; advise internal stakeholders on implications and compliance strategies.
Liaise with outside counsel, auditors, and other advisors on governance and capital markets matters, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
Help lead the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Coordinate with Finance and other stakeholders to help ensure accurate data collection, preparation, and submission of required emissions disclosures and other regulatory-required ESG reporting.