Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions* ∞ (Maplewood, MN)

Job description

Description du poste

3M is seeking a Counsel, M&A for the Corporate and Securities Group  located in Maplewood, MN.

Job Summary :

Thesuccessfulcandidatewill serveintheposition of Counsel, M&A(“Counsel”)forthe Company.Inthisrole,thecandidatewillwork in close collaboration with other lawyers in the Corporate & Securities Group and corporate development staff, along with other corporate functional experts in antitrust, IP, compliance, privacy, employee benefits, environmental, product liability, finance,andintegration, and participate oncross-functional, globalteams to provide legal support on various acquisition and portfolio management projects to support the growth of 3M.  

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

Basic Qualifications:  

·  JurisDoctoratefroman ABA-accredited law school(completed and verified prior to start)
·  Minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in acquisitions and divestitures in a private, public, government or military environment

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Strong academic credentials
·  Admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission within six months of employment.
·  At least 10 years of legal experienceinall aspects of due diligence, risk assessment, drafting and negotiating transaction documents for acquisitions and divestitures.
·  Understanding of andfirsthandlegalexperiencein advising clientsin adiversifiedand highly matrixed business environment.
·  Developed sense ofjudgment, risk management skills andabilitytobalancebusinessneeds, regulatoryobligationsand reputational risks in an objective,practicalway;demonstrated abilitytoboth graspthe "bigpicture” andattendtodetails.
·  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced business environment and drive complex projects to completion.
·  Highly developed analytical and legal research skills; highly effectivewrittenand verbalcommunications skills; abilitytocommunicate andrelate at all levels ofthe organization.
·  Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational accountability.
·  Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team environment and a collegial work style.
·  High energy and dedication to responsive client service.
·  Reputationfor integrityandabilitytobalancebusinesspartnershipwiththeneedto exercise independentjudgment.

Location : Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation: Is authorized                 

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.