Corporate Counsel – Remote

Eastern/Central Time Zone preferred

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

Stanley Black & Decker’s Legal team is seeking a fulltime Corporate Counsel, with experience in M&A, capital markets transactions and securities regulations to join our team as a remote employee. In this role you will report to the Assistant General Counsel, M&A, Corporate Governance & Securities supporting legal aspects of Stanley’s M&A activities, our capital markets and financing transactions, public company reporting and governance matters, as well as other strategic investments and partnership activities. You will partner closely with our Business Development, Treasury and Finance teams on a wide range of matters, including assisting with negotiating acquisition/divestiture transactions, various corporate financing arrangements (including capital markets, lending and commercial paper transactions), conducting and managing the due diligence process on such deals, and coordinating and driving an efficient closing for such transaction. You will also provide support and assistance with our corporate governance and SEC reporting obligations.  You’ll get to:  

• Assist with providing legal guidance to our Business Development team, and working with external advisors on, M&A transactions Including:
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating NDAs
  • Conducting thorough legal due diligence on potential acquisition targets.
  • Guiding the team on disclosure and responses to diligence request on divestiture transactions
  • Assisting in structuring, executing and closing M&A transactions to optimize value, mitigate legal risks, and ensure alignment with Stanley’s strategic objectives
• Provide legal support on a wide variety of financing matters including capital markets transactions, revolving/term loan facilities, commercial paper programs, floorplan financing arrangements and general banking arrangements
• Assist with legal advice and preparation of 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, 8-K’s, Proxy Statements/ARS, Section 16 filings, earnings releases/materials and other SEC filings and securities regulation related matters
•  Support general corporate governance matters including Board, Board Committee and Shareholder meetings
• Oversee the organization and maintenance of subsidiary corporate secretarial matters

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:  

• JD from a top-tier accredited law school and admitted to practice in a state and in good standing
• 3-5 years of experience practicing law in a large national law firm in the relevant practice areas
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and within a team environment
• Ability to provide clear risk analyses and recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public company representation
• In-house experience preferred, not required
• Experience working with industrial and manufacturing companies

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes fr