Amentum
engineering and innovative technology solutions
AssistantGeneralCounsel,M&AandGovernance
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“Assistant General Counsel, M&A and Governance at Amentum. Skills: M&A, governance, Board of Directors support, corporate secretarial matters, securities filings, transactional support. provide hands-on advice in executing strategic transactions. supporting the Board of Directors”
Industry & Context.
Translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for senior business stakeholders; Help develop and implement new transaction structures and solutions
work on-site 2 days a week in our Reston, VA office, US Citizenship required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years relevant experience with a JD, US Citizenship required
Nice to Have
Experience with a reputable national or international law firm
What You'll Do.
provide hands-on advice in executing strategic transactions
supporting the Board of Directors
advancing best-in-class governance practices
work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development group and business units throughout the acquisition and post-closing integration process
Active management of outside counsel
work on a broad range of general corporate and corporate secretarial matters
Assist with the preparation of Board and Committee materials
Assist with various securities filings
proxy statement and others
pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the NYSE listing standards
advise on various corporate governance matters (including Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
develop and maintain sound corporate governance policies
implement legal controls and policies to ensure good corporate governance practices
prepare proposals and a wide variety of documents for consideration by the board of directors and board committees
provide general support to the board on a broad range of corporate and secretarial matters
support Corporate Finance and Treasury functions by providing due diligence and transactional support on debt financing arrangements
equity transactions and share repurchases
Manage due diligence processes
including coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors
review and negotiate transaction documents (e. g.
Oversee post-closing integration legal matters and ongoing contractual obligations
Support the preparation of Board and committee materials
Coordinate with executive leadership on meeting materials and logistics
Assist in drafting shareholder communications
and annual meeting materials
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
to address governance and due diligence-related matters
Oversee the upkeep of corporate records
including organizational charts
and government filings
ensuring compliance with local and global entity management regulations
Translate complex legal issues into clear
practical advice for senior business stakeholders
Help develop and implement new transaction structures and solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development group and business units; Coordinate with executive leadership; Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, compliance, and operations
Communication Scope
Superb research, written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage due diligence processes, Oversee post-closing integration legal matters
Full Job Description
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Amentum, a global engineering, project management and solution integrations company, seeks a top-flight **Assistant General Counsel, M &A and Governance for its Reston, VA headquarters.** The Assistant General Counsel will provide hands-on advice in executing strategic transactions while supporting the Board of Directors and advancing best-in-class governance practices. This role combines hands-on M&A execution with significant exposure to Board processes. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Securities & Governance. **This is a HYBRID role with expectations that the selected candidate will work on-site 2 days a week in our Reston, VA office.** **_Duties and Responsibilities:_** The candidate will have strong experience in mergers and acquisitions and work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development group and business units throughout the acquisition and post-closing integration process. Active management of outside counsel as appropriate. The candidate will work on a broad range of general corporate and corporate secretarial matters. Assist with the preparation of Board and Committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and presentations. Assist with various securities filings, such as Form 10-K, proxy statement and others, pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the N
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