Corporate M&A Counsel
Vertiv Corporation

Job Info

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As Corporate M&A Counsel, you will report to the Vice President, General Counsel, Global Corporate, and assist others within the Vertiv Global Legal Department in support of Vertiv's corporate development team and global corporate legal matters.

INTERACTIONS

The Corporate M&A Counsel will interact with our management, and business associates on the finance, accounting, tax, investor relations, and strategy and business development teams, as well as with myriad of external legal service providers, and other individuals depending on the issue at hand.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Corporate M&A Counsel will report to the Vice President, General Counsel, Global Corporate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in drafting and negotiating asset and share purchase/sales agreements and ancillary documentation, including but not limited to, transition services agreements, consulting and employment agreements, tax matters agreements, IP license agreements, etc.;
• Effectively provide support for merger, acquisition, and divestiture activities, including, but not limited to, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities, including integration or divestment processes;
• Provide support for corporate governance related matters, including but not limited to review and preparation of board and committee related materials, annual stockholder meetings, etc.;
• Assist and support ESG, marketing and investor relations matters, on as needed basis; and
• Assist and support other internal departments such as finance, accounting, tax, operations, and investor relations on legal matters, on as needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Member in good standing of a state bar.
• 7-9 years of relevant experience in a large law firm or in-house publicly traded company having substantial domestic and international operations.
• Ability to perform legal research and compile, analyze and interpret data. Requires strong analytical and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Collaboration. Ability to be a good team player by helping others in the legal department and other Vertiv departments, and by being versatile, positive, and diplomatic.
• Client Service. Ability to make positive impressions on clients (internal and external) of the legal department by being polite, responsive, professional and helpful to users of legal services. Lives and displays in actions Vertiv's values, and provides candid and constructive counsel.
• Communication. Ability to explain and advise clients of the facts and express points of view clearly and logically in written and oral communications. Must have excellent writing and communications skills, as well as practical and creative problem solving skills.
• Planning. Ability to prioritize tasks logically and plan work efficiently to maximize the administrative support for legal function available from limited resources.
• Judgment. Ability to discriminate relevant from irrelevant information and significant/material issues from insignificant/immaterial issues.
• Independence. Highly motivated self-starter, able to accomplish tasks, make routine decisions and handle frequently encountered problems with minimum supervision, action oriented, results driven, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively to solve problems, accountable for consistently meeting or exceeding goals.
• Maintain Confidentiality. Ability/self-discipline to maintain the confidentiality of client information

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $4.4 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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