Senior Legal Counsel M&A

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel M&A in Boston, MA

In this opportunity you will have regular interactions with VPs to Executives, be on the front-line of multi-billion-dollar M&A dealings, and have a far more autonomy than traditional M&A positions.

As an experienced M&A attorney you will oversee all aspects of acquisition, divestiture and joint venture transactions including diligence, negotiations and execution of M&A transactions. The attorney will be helped by external legal counsels.

What will you do?

• Provide support for all aspects of M&A activity, including structuring, due diligence, documentation and closing.
• Assist in legal due diligence on target companies.
• Work with international law firms in cross border M&A activity.
• Engage with other in-house departments including tax, finance and accounting, HR, legal and IT.
• Engage with and reviewing the work of outside M&A counsels.

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admitted to at least 1 state bar
• 5 years of legal experience as an M&A attorney at a top US law firm
• M&A transaction experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to interact directly with senior executives, transaction counterparties and external advisors, while building constructive working relationships internally and externally
• International mindset and experience of working across borders

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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150 000 employees in 100 countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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