Associate General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Anticipated End Date:

2026-06-02

Position Title:

Associate General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Description:

Associate General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Elevance Health is seeking an exceptional Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) lawyer with meaningful private equity experience to serve as a principal legal advisor on strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and other partnership arrangements.

The Associate General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions is responsible overseeing  the legal aspects of the full transaction lifecycle—from initial structuring and term sheet negotiations through diligence, definitive documentation, regulatory approvals, closing, and post-close integration. The role will provide comprehensive legal guidance and support for a variety of corporate transactions, ensuring that all deals comply with relevant laws and regulations while aligning with the company’s strategic and financial goals. Acting as a strategic partner and decision maker, this position will, among other things, assess and minimize transaction risks, oversee outside counsel, and help facilitate post-closing integration with respect to M&A and other large-scale, high-impact initiatives.

How you will make an impact:

• Contributes to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department.
• Uses professional legal concepts and principles to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles.
• May possess deep technical knowledge or broader scope of knowledge.
• Provides instructions to junior members of the department and concise, timely briefings to senior level business and legal management.
• Serves as a resource for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on technical and tactical issues.
• Assesses and mitigates risk.
• Reports to management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.
• Strategic Advisory: Advise company leaders, Corporate Development and other stakeholders on transaction structures, fiduciary duties, and market practices, including with respect to public and private M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures, and divestitures in support of growth and portfolio optimization; perform comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Deal Leadership: Lead all phases of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments to efficiently drive deal execution and resolve issues.
• Drafting and Negotiating: Draft, review and negotiate complex deal documents, including term sheets, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Due Diligence Coordination: Manage and coordinate legal due diligence across disciplines (Compliance, Litigation, Finance, Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Employment, Regulatory, Tax, etc.) to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Manage regulatory matters, including antitrust reviews, federal and state healthcare requirements, and other governmental clearances; ensure compliance with securities regulations and corporate governance standards.
• Managing Third-Party Service Providers: Select, lead, and hold accountable external law firms and third-party consultants to ensure high-quality, efficient service and work product.
• General Counseling: Deliver subject-matter expertise to business units and other members of the Legal department with sound knowledge of the company’s strategic goals.
• Assistance with M&A Playbook: Help develop and implement an M&A playbook, templates, and be