Director, M&A Counsel- Remote

The M&A Counsel will act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on M&A and complex transactions, both domestically and internationally. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support and guidance for all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, select distribution agreements, and other complex transactions.  

• Drafting, editing, negotiating, reviewing, and interpreting agreements and contracts and proactively handling matters through to resolution.

• Providing practical advice to business clients on risks and opportunities arising from complex transactions.

• Collaborating with business partners to develop and implement strategies related to business development activity and other complex, enterprise-wide issues.

• Working closely with the Legal Operations team in its efforts to understand and control spending on outside counsel services. Timely preparing and providing (as needed or requested) clear, concise communications.

• Providing timely and practical advice and counsel to the business on laws, regulations, and Stryker policies.

• Initiating, developing, providing and overseeing the implementation of internal processes as well as in-house training and education.

• Collaborating and communicating with colleagues, senior management, outside counsel, and other stakeholders on key strategies and issues.

• Actively supervising and strategizing with outside counsel.

• Assisting on other matters as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree and admission to practice law.

• Minimum 7 years applicable professional experience; prior professional experience considered (can be a combination of law firm and in-house; in-house experience preferred but not required).

• Demonstrates excellent judgment, professional demeanor, business acumen and executive presence.

• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues in global organization.

• Recognizes and analyzes dynamic trends and reacts positively to changing needs and demands.

• Works well independently and on a team.

• Possesses excellent analytical and drafting skills.

• Has experience providing timely legal advice in a highly regulated environment.

• Demonstrates and drives a commitment to integrity and accountability.

• Provides guidance and direction to others and demonstrates excellent leadership skills.

• Possesses excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex legal principles clearly and concisely.

• Has or can develop a general understanding (and ability to develop a deeper understanding) of business financials and reporting.

• Possesses excellent organizational skills and is able to manage numerous projects and conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels, including senior executive level, of corporate organization.

• Maintains highly sensitive and confidential information.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Compensation:

• $171,500- $379,000 salary plus bonus eligible + generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives + benefits. …