Hiring: Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions Company: Eaton Location: Beachwood, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:01:14 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •Minimum of 7 years of progressive post-law degree experience in mergers & acquisitions or related areas. •7 years of progressive post-law degree experience in mergers & acquisitions or related areas. Required Skills: •Partner cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, including Eaton deal teams, legal, financial advisors, investment bankers, and regulatory authorities, to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. •Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction agreements, including preliminary agreements, purchase agreements, merger agreements, subscription and shareholder agreements, and other related documents. •Conduct thorough legal due diligence to identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities. •Provide legal advice, counsel and service to Strategy and Corporate Development, business and legal teams in connection with M&A and corporate development matters. •Oversee the integration of acquired businesses and joint ventures from a legal perspective, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. •Provide guidance and training within Eaton on M&A topics and on managing joint venture and equity investments. •Serve as project manager on transactions from the legal perspective, including coordination of advice from other legal team members and outside counsel. •Manage and supervise outside counsel on transactions as necessary, including monitoring and forecasting external spend. Qualifications: •Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. •Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. •Years And Area Of Experience Required •Demonstrated success in successfully leading and closing complex M&A transactions. •Must be able to travel up to 10%, some globally. •Substantive knowledge and experience with cross-border M&A transactions and other corporate transactions and acquisition integration, cash management, tax strategy, transfer pricing and joint venture management. •Previous law firm experience strongly preferred. •Expertise in strategic planning and ability to connect objectives and strategy, and to coordinate projects across functions and with team members world-wide. •Talent development of team members across Eaton’s legal organization and M&A community. •Demonstrated experience working with legal and non-legal executives, including developing and presenting strategy, advocating and influencing, coaching and advising, and providing direct feedback. Compensation: •$220,000 - $260,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Provide guidance and training within Eaton on M&A topics and on managing joint venture and equity investments Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!