Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel Job at Valvoline Inc., Lexington, KY

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  • Valvoline Inc.
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Opportunity

This position will report to Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions and will work closely with Valvoline’s Acquisitions team, including the other attorneys and professionals focused on the company’s strategic transactions. As Acquisitions Counsel, you will assist with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other transactions, and engage collaboratively to enable the business as a subject matter expert providing advice and legal counsel.

In addition to the substantive parameters listed below, the ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, collaborative team player with strong initiative, a keen business sense, a driven work ethic, and a high personal standard of accountability. This position requires working at our HQ office in Lexington, KY on a weekly basis.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Working with third parties to negotiate the terms of acquisitions
  • Drafting and reviewing letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, asset purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and related agreements
  • Conducting due diligence
  • Coordinating transaction closings
  • Assess and advise on risk and alignment with the company’s long-term business objectives
  • Facilitating processes and procedures to optimize productivity and keep the team organized
  • Supporting the integration of acquired businesses
  • Collaborating with subject matter experts and other departments
  • Monitor legal developments and emerging risks in M&A and antitrust law to proactively advise internal stakeholders
  • Assist with other special projects as necessary

What You’ll Need

  • US state bar active member in good standing
  • Law degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum 3 years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 years in a national or regional law firm
  • Demonstrated expertise in the M&A process from transaction structuring to post-closing issues
  • Familiarity with commercial leases and commercial/corporate law
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a high energy, fast-paced environment
  • Proactive and resourceful in seeking out and finding accurate and relevant information
  • Organized and detail-oriented while juggling competing priorities
  • Solution-oriented mentality and the ability to make risk-based judgements
  • Team player
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

  • 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
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement*
  • Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours

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