Hybrid Assistant General Counsel – M&A, Strategic Transactions

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About the role

  • 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

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$181,220 - $234,260 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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