Assistant General Counsel for M&A and Strategic Transactions at Kimberly-Clark. Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions for a company committed to sustainable care.
Responsibilities
Support mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions, including contributing to internal investment presentations, negotiating non-disclosure agreements, advising on transaction structuring, coordinating due diligence efforts, negotiating transaction agreements and ancillary documents, overseeing and managing outside counsel and assisting with separation and integration matters.
Work closely as a trusted strategic partner with the Corporate Development team through the lifetime of a transaction.
Advise critical business clients and business legal teams on key decision points, risk analysis and other transactional matters.
Guide and collaborate with cross-functional global teams to make decisions regarding complex legal issues and risks to ensure consistency with overall business strategy and company policies.
Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes and execution, including developing an internal playbook.
Actively manage and direct internal resources, outside counsel and significant budgets.
Requirements
JD degree with strong academic credentials and admitted to practice law in at least one State Bar in the United States.
7+ years of experience in M&A transactions (with a comprehensive understanding of M&A structures, agreements and business and legal issues).
Previous large law firm experience strongly preferred.
Previous experience with finance, debt, equity investment, commercial transactions or complex strategic partnerships preferred, though having led such transactions is not required.
Skilled at analyzing and prioritizing diverse legal aspects of transactions, including corporate law, real estate, finance, employee benefits, commercial agreements, and intellectual property.
High level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; flexibility and creativity in dealing with complex legal issues.
Excellent leadership behaviors and good judgment, including potential for strong business acumen and a strategic and innovative mindset.
Ability to direct and manage relationships and budgets with outside counsel.
Detail-oriented and well-organized, with strong project management skills and ability to excel under pressure.
Benefits
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
Job title
Assistant General Counsel – M&A, Strategic Transactions
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