Associate Director & Counsel, Transformation & Strategy - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2023-12-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney!

The Associate Director and Counsel provides legal support for all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions on behalf of Pratt & Whitney.

Reporting to the Director & Senior Counsel, Transformation & Strategy in Pratt & Whitney’s legal organization, this position is responsible for reviewing potential M&A and other strategic opportunities, developing transaction strategy and structure, conducting due diligence, drafting documentation, leading negotiations, and supporting deal closure and execution.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary legal support for all stages of M&A activity from target identification transaction planning, diligence, deal development and execution, and integration or separation post-transactions
• Review and formation of joint ventures, equity investments, and other strategic transactions, including matters relating to sustainability and state incentive projects.
• Advice and guidance on strategic opportunities to P&W Transformation & Strategy team
• Working closely and coordinate with Transformation & Strategy and other subject matter experts and stakeholders in all stages of transaction activity

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 10+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years of legal experience primarily in M&A at a law firm and/or in-house
• Good standing with a state bar association and in-house counsel registration in a timely manner following hire
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Substantial experience as a solutions and business-oriented attorney working all phases of M&A deals
• Reviewing,  drafting, and negotiating M&A deals, strategic investments, joint ventures and other collaborations
• Independently negotiating complex business transactions
• Ability to think and work proactively and strategically in resolving legal issues
• Sound judgment and attention to details
• Demonstrated capacity to actively solve complicated legal and business problems
• Ability to interact effectively with multiples levels of the organization and maintain strong relationship with peers, internal clients, and external customers
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Team player who can effectively engage with other members of the legal department and other functional groups

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite from East Hartford, CT on a regular basis and the selected applicant will work with the hiring manager to set schedule. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader but would be expected to be at least three [3] days on-site.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned