UFP Industries

M&A Sr Corporate Counsel

Grand Rapids, MI Full time

Job Summary

The Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Sr Corporate Counsel is responsible for assisting in a variety of legal matters related to mergers and acquisitions. The primary focus for this role will be mergers and acquisitions and other high-level commercial transactions.  The role will also require counsel and advice in numerous other areas, including employment law, real estate, and regulatory matters.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Draft documents, negotiate and provide counsel with respect to mergers, acquisitions, and other commercial transactions

  • Ensure personnel of newly acquired operations are trained to comply with company policy and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations

  • Assist with employment and human-resources related legal matters

  • Review, interpret and negotiate contracts

  • Participate in the completion of real estate purchase and sale transactions as part of M&A

  • Research substantive law and prepare various reports as required

  • Manage the compliance portion of the due diligence process related to mergers and acquisitions

  • Prepare reports for the Board of Directors related to the M&A process

  • Participate in the integration and on-boarding of acquired targets

  • Assist in providing legal support for initiatives within the company’s corporate venture capital group

  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Law degree (JD) from an ABA-accredited US law school.

  • Admitted to practice law in at least one state.

  • Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney with experience in M&A transactions.

 


The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.