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M&A and Corporate Transactions Attorney
Stanley Black & Decker
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M&A and Corporate Transactions Attorney – Hybrid New Britain, CT, USA Towson, MD, USA Charlotte, NC, USA
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job: As a M&A and Corporate Transactions Attorney, you’ll be part of our in-house legal team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to: • This role will work closely with senior legal department leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic transactions and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. • Lead and support M&A transactions, including: • drafting and negotiation NDAs • conducting due diligence • structuring, negotiation, drafting transaction documents • driving regulatory clearance process • closing of deals • advising on post-closing transition services arrangements.
• Advise on a wide range of corporate transactions, including joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other business development initiatives. • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and corporate documents. • Provide support on public company matters, including SEC reporting and disclosure obligations (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings) and NYSE listing requirements. • Oversee the organization and maintenance of subsidiary corporate secretarial matters • Collaborate with external counsel as needed on complex transactions or specialized matters.
The Person: You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. • 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant exposure to M&A (public & private) and corporate transactions. • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and legal colleagues at all levels. • Prior experience working with industrial and manufacturing companies preferred. • In-house experience preferred, not required. • Preferred experience managing outside counsel and cross-functional project teams. • High ethical standards and sound judgment. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. • Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
The Details: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: • Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: • Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. • Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. • Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
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The Salary range for this position is $134,300.00 - $231,700.00
 • This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potentia
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