Director, Assistant General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Director-Level Attorney for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is responsible for providing legal expertise and guidance on all aspects of the company's M&A activities. This includes advising on deal structures, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, with the assistance of outside counsel. The Director-Level Attorney will work closely with the corporate development team, legal leadership, and outside counsel to support the company's growth strategy through strategic acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on all M&A transactions, including deal structuring and risk assessment.

• Advise legal leadership on legal implications of potential acquisitions and divestitures.

• Oversee the legal due diligence process for potential acquisitions.

• Working with outside counsel, identify and assess legal risks and liabilities associated with target companies.

• Review and analyze contracts, corporate documents, and other relevant materials.

• Coordinate with outside counsel and other specialists, such as securities counsel, tax attorneys, antitrust lawyers, employment law specialists, accountants, investment bankers, and insurance brokers.

• With the support of outside counsel, draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary documents.

• Ensure that transaction documents accurately reflect the agreed-upon terms and protect the company's interests.

• Assist with legal support for the integration of acquired companies, including contract novations, and compliance matters.

• Assist in resolving any legal issues that arise during the integration process.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

  • Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (in good standing).

• Experience:

  • Minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a strong focus on M&A, corporate law, or related fields, preferably in a law firm environment.

  • Proven track record of successfully managing and executing M&A transactions.

  • Hands-on experience in conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and managing legal compliance.

• Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.

  • Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

  • High attention to detail

  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

• Other Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel as needed.

  • High level of integrity and professionalism.

Working Conditions:

• This position typically operates in a professional office environment.

• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, due diligence, and integration activities.

Location

Rochester, New York

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Legal & Public Affairs

The salary range for this role is:

$121,600.00 - $194,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances