Legal Counsel II - Commercial Transactions and M&A

Company: Vizient, Inc.
Location: Irving
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance now and in the future. Summary : In this role, you will manage and negotiate complex commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and general contracting matters. You will collaborate with a team of Vizient attorneys to provide efficient legal service to a broad array of clients. Responsibilities: * Participate in and lead all aspects of Vizient's M&A, joint venture and commercial transactions, including preparation of letters of intent, due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiation of deal documents, and closing. * Provide legal support to Vizient's Supply Chain business, including drafting, review and negotiation of procurement contracts. * Collaborate with and provide counsel to internal stakeholders, including senior management, corporate development and operational teams. * Build relationships with business unit team members through an open and collaborative style. * Assist business teams in achieving the company's goals and objectives in a legal and ethical manner. * Work collaboratively with fellow legal team members to assist in all aspects of commercial transactions and M&A projects, from structuring to completion, to improve processes, share best practices, and generally promote a collegial working environment. * Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks and trends and provide related advice. Qualifications: * Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required. * Admission to the bar in at least one state required. * 3 or more years' experience working as legal counsel in a law firm and/or in-house required. * Extensive knowledge and negotiation experience working with mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, complex commercial agreements and general contracting matters required. * Ability to effectively manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. * Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results. #LI-JS #IDS Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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