Senior Counsel,
Mergers and Acquisitions
Abbott is currently seeking an experienced transactional
attorney to lead acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, equity investments and
other sophisticated transactions. The successful candidate will work
closely with other members of Abbott’s Legal Division, as well as senior
business leaders.
Position Accountability/Scope:
- Reports to
Divisional Vice President within the Corporate Legal Department
Technical Skills:
The successful candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in
leading significant, complex mergers and acquisitions. In-house experience and
experience with cross-border transactions and is preferred. The position’s core
job responsibilities include:
- Active
involvement in all aspects of sophisticated transactions, including
leading negotiations, decision-making, supervising due diligence,
supervising agreement drafting and advising internal constituents.
- Identifying
issues and developing and implementing solutions; and
- Advising
business leaders and collaborating with business leaders, legal colleagues
and outside counsel to drive desired outcomes.
**Candidates should submit a list of
transactions worked on (including their role in each transaction) when
submitting a resume**
Critical Success Factors:
- Judgment: The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise
and sound judgment in complex situations. They will be able to
prioritize effectively, think strategically, see the big picture as well
as important details, and will be able to develop solutions and provide
practical, risk-balanced advice.
- Communication: The successful candidate will have strong
communication skills and the ability to adapt their communication to
different audiences. They will be able to distill most important
points for executive audiences, and influence internal constituents and counterparties.
- Collaboration: The successful candidate will build strong
relationships with legal and business stakeholders. They will
synthesize information from multiple sources to drive for results as part
of a team, while fostering internal alignment in a complex, matrixed
environment.
- Leadership: The successful candidate will be able to manage
high-performing internal and external legal counsel. They will organize
and direct cross-functional teams of subject matter experts, and will seek
to mentor, collaborate, teach and learn from others.
Training/Experience Required:
- Candidates must
possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a
strong academic background, be admitted to a US state bar and in good
standing, and have, or be able to obtain, licensure to practice law in
Illinois.
- Minimum of 10
years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. Must include
experience with large corporate clients.
- Experience in a
large law firm required. In-house
experience at a large corporation is preferred.
- Proven ability
to perform successfully in cross-functional teams, with the ability to
lead and mentor
Abbott is an Employer of Choice:
Through numerous local, national, and international accolades,
Abbott is regarded as an employer of choice for our commitment to workplace
excellence. Our employees are given the tools to succeed, lead and grow, with
challenging opportunities and work that makes a difference. Through our diverse
healthcare businesses, we connect people and potential in ways that no other
company can. Discover a world of opportunities at Abbott.
Who We Are: We are legal professionals and business
partners, and we use our expertise and judgment to guide Abbott’s businesses
through the challenges that come with operating in complex global environments.
What We Offer: Abbott Legal provides meaningful and
challenging work on a global scale. We are a dynamic organization and we
develop our employees to meet the evolving needs of the company.
How We Work: We are collaborative, curious, and pragmatic.
We value diversity of background, experience, and thought in our teams. We are
expected to be holistic thinkers who see the big picture, and make thoughtful,
informed decisions.
