Job Description
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. Learn more at www.mii.com.
Summary
The Assistant General Counsel, M&A and Corporate will play a pivotal role in the company by partnering with the mergers and acquisitions business team to achieve the company's strategic initiatives, as well as taking responsibility for certain day-to-day contracts, board meetings and resolutions, and other general corporate matters. This strategic leadership position goes beyond traditional subject matter expertise, working seamlessly with the business clients as a member of a diverse team of legal and compliance professionals.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
A Brief Overview
The Assistant General Counsel, M&A and Corporate will play a pivotal role in the company by partnering with the mergers and acquisitions business team to achieve the company's strategic initiatives, as well as taking responsibility for certain day-to-day contracts, board meetings and resolutions, and other general corporate matters. This strategic leadership position goes beyond traditional subject matter expertise, working seamlessly with the business clients as a member of a diverse team of legal and compliance professionals.
What you will do
- Strategic Legal Leadership: Collaborate closely with the M&A business team to align legal and transactional strategies with business objectives. Provide innovative and forward-thinking legal and M&A solutions to support the company's growth and expansion. Act as a key leader over the company's growth strategies.
- Team Leadership: Counsel and mentor a high-performing M&A business team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Develop and nurture talent within the M&A department to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders for the company.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess legal and compliance risks in the M&A and corporate areas, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate and manage those risks effectively. Work cross-functionally to ensure that legal and compliance considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
- Governance Oversight: Continue developing comprehensive corporate governance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards on a global basis. Regularly assess the effectiveness of corporate governance initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with external legal counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders to represent the company's interests effectively. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate open communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate Law required
- 8+ Years of transactional M&A experience in a medium to large law firm environment required
- Substantive experience leading, negotiating, and drafting complex M&A transactions from inception to due diligence to closing to integration required
- Proven ability to effectively negotiate, provide strategic legal counsel and drive positive transactional outcomes required
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse legal and business team required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization required
- Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
- Licensed Professional Attorney - Active Membership in any US State Bar required
Soft Skills
The ability to think critically and develop creative solutions to legal and transactional problems, effectively distill and communicate complex legal and compliance matters in a concise manner, create and maintain trusting relationships with team members, legal professionals, executives, and other stakeholders; lead other team members and initiatives through change; influence without authority; manage short and long-terms tasks and responsibilities with expert-level time management skills.
Additional Requirements
- 5% Limited travel as needed
Physical Demands
This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.
Learn more at www.mii.com.
