Description
Position Summary
McWane is seeking a highly motivated and business-oriented attorney to join our Legal Department as AVP, Corporate Counsel. This role will provide legal support across a broad range of corporate matters, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and corporate governance. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and business leaders to support the Company's growth initiatives while managing legal risk and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position is based in Birmingham, Alabama.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience advising on corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic commercial arrangements. This individual should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions from inception through post-closing integration.
- Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes and coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on transaction documents.
- Support Corporate Secretary with corporate governance matters.
- Provide legal support for domestic and international subsidiaries and affiliated entities.
- Partner with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal risks while advancing commercial objectives.
- Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
- Drive and support corporate compliance initiatives, including antitrust and international trade.
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Alabama.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including significant experience in general corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.
- Experience at a nationally recognized law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex corporate transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or privately held companies.
- Experience with cross-border transactions and international business operations.
- Familiarity with corporate compliance programs and enterprise risk management.
- In-house legal experience supporting business operations and executive leadership.
Key Competencies
Business-oriented judgment and decision-making; Strong project management and organizational skills; Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in practical business terms; Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization; Sound legal judgment and attention to detail; High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Reporting Structure
This position reports to the General Counsel and works closely with executive leadership, finance, human resources, and operational teams.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
McWane is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
