Overview In this role you will support Johnson Controls' global M&A activities within the legal team, advising senior leadership on deal structure, documentation, and risk. You will lead complex, cross-border transactions, collaborate with multiple functions and regions, and manage external counsel and legal budgets. You will translate contract terms into business risks and provide pragmatic, business-minded guidance to optimize execution. This is an opportunity to shape strategic transactions at a multinational company with a strong emphasis on ethics and teamwork. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive bonus plancompetitive benefits package ResponsibilitiesLead and manage complex M&A transactions across multiple jurisdictionsAdvise on deal structure and transactional documentationNegotiate terms with counterparties and coordinate with external counselDraft/review transaction documents and translate legal risks into business implicationsManage external legal expenses and report deal status to managementCollaborate with Strategy and Acquisition Office, regions, and business unitsDrive process improvements in transaction execution and risk assessmentWork independently, be proactive, and maintain strong ethics and integrity Key requirementsLaw degree and bar admission in a US stateMinimum 10+ years of legal experienceSubstantial M&A transactional experience at a large law firm with cross-border exposureIn-house experience with a large multinational publicly-traded company (preferred)Knowledge of antitrust and competition lawVenture capital experience a plusLocated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Washington, DC areastrong interpersonal skillsteam player with ethics and integrityexcellent written and verbal communicationM&A transaction experiencedeal structuring and documentationnegotiation with cross-border complexity
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Johnson Controls is a leader in the field of technology and innovation, providing advanced solutions in energy efficiency and sustainability. After acquiring Silent-Aire in 2021, they have strengthened their ability to provide cutting-edge HVAC solut... Read More