Associate Counsel, M&A Transactions

Description of Role:

The Associate Counsel, M&A and Transactions will report to the Corporate Counsel, M&A and Transactions and will assist Integrity’s Legal Department in its full spectrum of legal M&A and other strategic transactional activities. This is a rare and unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. and play a key role in helping Integrity execute on its strategic vision. This attorney will interact with seasoned and experienced M&A and transactional attorneys and business development leaders, high-level executives, as well as outside counsel.

This position will collaborate effectively across the company to help the business identify and implement practical business solutions to achieve its goals. The Associate Counsel, M&A and Transactions will be highly organized, business-practical, and able to confidently work on an independent and collaborative basis. In addition, the successful candidate will be solution driven, highly service-oriented, pragmatic and proactive in their approach.

Experience:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years of M&A transactional legal experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house setting. Large law firm experience specializing in M&A transactions is strongly preferred.

Description of Role:

• Working with internal deal team and internal legal team to advise the business in its M&A and strategic activities
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisition targets
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders internally to ensure a smooth integration process following transactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple, competing demands simultaneously
• Coordinate with outside counsel and other stakeholders internally as necessary to ensure robust diligence and integration process
• Assist legal team in managing outside counsel spend
• Advise on legal strategy
• Assist internal legal team with managing important strategic initiatives
• Driving continuous improvements, scalability and operational excellence in deal processes and execution
• Assisting members of the strategic transactions legal team on other high priority tasks and matters

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials.
• Candidate must be (i) admitted to the bar in at least one of the fifty states and (ii) eligible for admission to the Texas State Bar.
• At least 3-4 years of legal experience primarily in M&A transactions at a top law firm and/or in-house

• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
• Extremely organized and process-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Excellent legal and business judgment
• Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions
• Demonstrated capacity to actively solve complicated legal and business problems

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind. 

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.