Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions. We wholeheartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.
 

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We are open to candidates working in a remote capacity but willing to visit HQs as needed.

How You’ll Make An Impact

The Senior Counsel (M&A) role will provide expert legal guidance and support throughout all stages of the mergers and acquisitions process. This role will work cross functionally including leadership and external legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while executing successful transactions.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert legal advice and guidance on all aspects of the mergers and acquisitions process, or other corporate strategic transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration. Conducts comprehensive due diligence reviews to identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities, as well as opportunities for growth and value creation associated with target companies.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of transaction agreements, such as purchase agreements, merger agreements, confidentiality agreements, drafting and negotiating term sheets, and other related legal documents. Develop and review corporate governance materials, including resolutions, minutes, and other materials for board meetings. Assisting in the development and implementation of corporate governance and compliance policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other members of the legal team, as well as colleagues in other departments including the tax, and finance teams to ensure the successful execution of M&A transactions. Advising on a broad range of business and legal affairs matters.
• Participates in negotiations and communicates effectively with counterparties to achieve favorable outcomes for the company and manages outside legal advisors on transactional and related regulatory matters.
• Keeping abreast of relevant legal developments, industry trends, and best practices in corporate M&A law and sharing knowledge within the legal team and the organization
• Supports with other special corporate projects and such other activities as may be assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.

What You’ll Need

• A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited university is required.
• Minimum 5 years (10 preferred) post-bar experience as a Corporate Attorney with a focus on Mergers & Acquisition, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department of a large corporation
• Strong expertise in corporate law, securities regulations, and contract law related to M&A.
• Proven track record of successfully handling complex M&A transactions from inception to closing.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with international M&A transactions and cross-border regulations is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make clear decisions in complex legal matters
• Professional knowledge and skills. Implements policies, procedures, and compliance standards and regulations
• Case/project management skills and demonstrates solid written, interpersonal, analytical, and application skills.
• Works as a contributory team member building positive relationships to efficiently execute legal requirements, and timely, accurate, legal services
• Collaborative team member with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment
• Highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative
• Ability to work well in fast-paced business and evolving legal environment and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel (up to 30-40% annaully and will require overnight travel)

What Will Set You Apart

• In-house legal department of a large global corporation

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*
• Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

#LI-MW1

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

 Requisition ID: 818