Managing Director, Corporate Transactions Counsel

Your opportunity

Managing Director, Corporate Transactions Counsel

Your Opportunity:

We are recruiting for an experienced corporate transactions attorney with demonstrated proficiency in supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. As a member of Schwab’s Legal Services organization reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Counsel, Finance, Securities and Corporate Governance, you will serve as a key strategic partner providing legal advice and transactional support to our Strategy and Corporate Development groups and other internal teams supporting corporate transactions.

What you are good at:

You will be the primary counsel and legal resource for the Corporate Development group, responsible for:

• Providing legal advice to support strategic and business priorities in corporate transactional activities;
• Advising on structuring considerations and legal risks; negotiating, drafting and reviewing related legal agreements and other deal documentation; managing legal due diligence; supporting regulatory filings and approvals and securities law disclosures; and coordinating closing and post-closing integration;
• Managing and coordinating transaction related issues such as antitrust, securities, tax and accounting, IP, employee benefit plans, employment matters and executive compensation;
• Supporting related public and private company securities, disclosure and reporting issues;
• Providing ongoing support for investments in the company’s portfolio; and
• Coordinating with business leaders, subject matter experts and support organizations across the company, including Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance and Risk Management, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Corporate Communications.

What you have

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school. Admission to and in good standing with the state bar of at least one U.S. state.
• 10+ years of M&A and other corporate transactional experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate legal matters and related practice areas including securities and disclosure, antitrust, accounting and tax).
• Demonstrate superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, excellent drafting and negotiation abilities, and a keen attention to detail.
• Show an ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage multiple projects in an efficient and timely manner.
• Possess the competence, professionalism, and maturity to effectively advise and interact with senior executives and business unit leaders and have a demonstrated ability to earn their confidence and serve as a trusted advisor. Exhibit excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, with a focus on taking a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Superior relationship management skills with the ability to develop partnerships and relationships throughout the organization as well as with key external collaborators. A proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with other functional leaders and the business.
• A strategic problem-solver with excellent legal and business judgement. Impeccable integrity and ethical behavior with a strong moral compass and a commitment to transparency.
• A creative, innovative and commercial leader with a positive attitude. Substantial experience working collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate across inter-disciplinary teams.  
• Strong work ethic and ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Base Compensation: $285,000 - $350,000.  Your compensation may be different.  Talk with your Talent Advisor to learn more.  In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or other incentive opportunities.