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Kimberly-Clark · 3 days ago

Assistant General Counsel – M&A and Strategic Transactions

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$181K/yr - $234K/yr

7+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a global company dedicated to creating Better Care for a Better World. They are seeking an Assistant General Counsel for M&A and Strategic Transactions to support mergers and acquisitions, advise on transaction structuring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal consistency with business strategy.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

Responsibilities

Support mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions, including contributing to internal investment presentations, negotiating non-disclosure agreements, advising on transaction structuring, coordinating due diligence efforts, negotiating transaction agreements and ancillary documents, overseeing and managing outside counsel and assisting with separation and integration matters

Work closely as a trusted strategic partner with the Corporate Development team through the lifetime of a transaction

Advise critical business clients and business legal teams on key decision points, risk analysis and other transactional matters

Guide and collaborate with cross-functional global teams to make decisions regarding complex legal issues and risks to ensure consistency with overall business strategy and company policies

Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes and execution, including developing an internal playbook

Actively manage and direct internal resources, outside counsel and significant budgets

Qualification

JD degreeM&A transactionsCorporate lawAnalytical skillsProject managementLeadershipInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingDetail-oriented

Required

JD degree with strong academic credentials and admitted to practice law in at least one State Bar in the United States

7+ years of experience in M&A transactions (with a comprehensive understanding of M&A structures, agreements and business and legal issues)

Skilled at analyzing and prioritizing diverse legal aspects of transactions, including corporate law, real estate, finance, employee benefits, commercial agreements, and intellectual property

High level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; flexibility and creativity in dealing with complex legal issues

Excellent leadership behaviors and good judgment, including potential for strong business acumen and a strategic and innovative mindset

Ability to direct and manage relationships and budgets with outside counsel

Detail-oriented and well-organized, with strong project management skills and ability to excel under pressure

Preferred

Previous large law firm experience strongly preferred

Previous experience with finance, debt, equity investment, commercial transactions or complex strategic partnerships preferred, though having led such transactions is not required

Benefits

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.