Corporate Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions

Job Description

As Corporate Counsel, you will report to the Vice President, General Counsel, Global Corporate. You will assist others within the Vertiv Global Legal Department in support of Vertiv’s corporate functions and global corporate legal matters with focus on supporting Vertiv’s M&A strategy and execution.

The Corporate Counsel will interact with our management, and business associates across our corporate and business functions and departments, including but not limited to, finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, manufacturing and operations, sales, procurement and supply chain, IT, engineering, 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.

This position is located at our Westerville, OH at our Global HQ.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, including but not limited to, customer and supplier agreements, technology agreements, asset and share purchase/sales agreements, transition services agreements, consulting and employment agreements, tax matters agreements, IP license agreements, etc.;
• Effectively provide counsel and support for corporate governance related matters, including, but not limited to, preparation of materials for board and committee meetings, annual stockholder meetings, etc.;
• Effectively provide counsel and support for commercial transactions, including but not limited to, merger, acquisition, and divestiture activities, integration or divestment processes projects, and entity management and internal restructuring projects; and
• Effectively provide counsel and support for global corporate legal matters, including but not limited to, environmental, social and governance, marketing and communications, tax, treasury, manufacturing and operations, and investor relations related matters, on as needed basis.

Experience Required

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Member in good standing of a state bar.
• 4-6 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 attention to detail and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong broad-based experience in various areas of law;
• Demonstrated strong experience with commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documentation; and
• Demonstrated strong experience with general corporate and business matters including operating agreements, bylaws, policies, and procedures.

Skillsets Needed

• 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’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned 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. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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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