What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel, Corporate Transactions position at Eaton?
Eaton’s legal organization is hiring a Counsel, Corporate Transactions to be based at the US HQ in Beachwood, Ohio.What you’ll do : PRIMARY FUNCTION : Provides legal advice and services, and training, in support of Eaton’s real estate transactions as well as acquisition, divestiture and joint venture, including due diligence, contract drafting and negotiations, transaction closings and integration activities. Manages outside counsel and outside counsel spend.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Real Estate Transactions : Provides legal advice on closures, sales, acquisitions, construction, leases, financing, and disputes.Corporate Development : Advises on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and equity investments globally.Due Diligence : Conducts investigations on title, zoning, land use, and business operations.Training & Guidance : Offers training on real estate and M&A topics.Transaction Structuring : Supports structuring of transactions and serves as project manager.Outside Counsel : Manages and supervises outside counsel, monitoring expenses.Contract Drafting : Drafts contracts, supports negotiations, closings, and integration activities.Standardized Processes : Develops processes for transactions and post-transaction requirements.Qualifications : SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE : The successful candidate must have a JD degree and the requisite license(s) to practice law in this role. Minimum of 7 years of related experience with real estate (commercial and industrial), dispute management and associated matters, M&A, other corporate transactions (including joint ventures, equity investing, cash management, tax strategy, transfer pricing).ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, negotiator and problem solver who is proactive, thinks and acts strategically, drives for world-class results, embraces accountability and demonstrates managerial courage, strong interpersonal skills and professional presence. At times, long hours will be required, and the successful candidate must be available for travel estimated at 5 % annually, which may include international travel.At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $158249.97 - $232099.96 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail : Eaton Benefits Overview.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $158,250 - $232,100
