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Senior Counsel Mergers & Acquisitions at a glance
The Sr Counsel Mergers & Acquisitions will serve an important role within the Legal Departments transactional group. Responsibilities will include managing various aspects of complex corporate transactions such as mergers acquisitions divestitures joint ventures and equity/venture capital investments; preparing and/or reviewing preliminary transaction agreements including confidentiality agreements nonreliance letters and investment banker engagement letters as well as principal transaction documents such as purchase agreements merger agreements and joint venture agreements in addition to ancillary agreements such as transition services agreements and supply agreements; plus advising stakeholders on a variety of M&Arelated issues as they arise during the lifecycle of a transaction including during the integration or separation planning process as applicable
Whats on the menu
Drafting and/or reviewing deal documents for all phases of M&A transactions from confidentiality agreements to asset and stock purchase agreements to disclosure schedules and transition services agreements.
Serving as legal advisor on a variety of M&A matters and helping stakeholders to progress all workstreams including without limitation due diligence structure analysis regulatory review IP analysis and labor & employment.
Collaborating crossfunctionally (Accounting Tax Treasury Risk Management Supply Chain) and within the Legal Department to achieve desired results on tight timelines and with imperfect information.
Identifying risks and developing risk mitigation strategies in partnership with the M&A team and other Legal team members.
Engaging with stakeholders across the globe to drive businessoriented solutions to complex issues arising in the context of M&A initiatives.
Advising on daytoday commercial contracting issues.
Supporting engagement and oversight of outside counsel as necessary.
Recipe for success: Apply now if this sounds like you!
I have a JD Degree from an accredited law school and top academic credentials required.
I have M&A experience handling a variety of transaction types.
I have prior law firm and/or inhouse experience
I have excellent management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice which demonstrates an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation.
I have strong organizational skills flexibility and ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment that requires management of multiple projects simultaneously
Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview.
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Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$159400.00 $199200.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time