Senior Counsel, Transactions- Atlanta, Ga

Job ID: 483041

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 85,000 people at more than 3,600 locations in 32 countries. Imagine a company capable of providing the modern building materials needed to build our homes, schools, communities, even the bridges and highways to get you there. We are CRH Americas, North America’s largest manufacturer of building products and the second largest globally.

Position Overview

CRH Americas, Inc. is seeking an experienced transactions attorney to join its collaborative legal department. In this hands-on role, you will report to an Associate General Counsel of CRH Americas, Inc. and work closely with the Strategy & Development (“S&D”) Team and local operating companies. This role will help manage all aspects of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and equity investments. As a result, this position requires the skill to identify and address potential risks throughout the life cycle of a complex transaction.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, joint venture agreements, disclosure schedules, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate across functions, including tax and risk management, to achieve transactional objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive business-oriented solutions to issues arising from complex transactions.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Develop, review, and revise form agreements and develop tools to improve transactional efficiency.
• Select, develop, evaluate, motivate, retain, and train staff, as needed.
• Serve as legal advisor on a variety of merger and acquisitions matters.
• Identify legal exposures and take steps to ensure processes are in place to mitigate those exposures.
• Stay current on market tends and practices in order to make effective legal recommendations.
• Coordinate and assist with the management of due diligence for business divestitures.
• Provide training with regard to topics such as transaction agreements, best practices, and antitrust.
• Work with other legal team members to manage the corporate governance issues related to transactions.
• Partner with the Company’s S&D team and operating companies to evaluate, negotiate, and execute strategic transactions of all types.
• Counsel managers and other employees with regard to legal matters.
• Where applicable, collaborate with outside counsel to drive transaction process.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of internal and external clients.
• Advise on a variety of commercial matters and contracts, including supply agreements.
• Coordinate and lead legal due diligence review for acquisitions.
• Help stakeholders to progress all workstreams, including due diligence and regulatory review.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Strong process management and organizational skills.
• Three or more years of hands-on transactional experience, with experience coordinating transactions.
• Ability to collaborate across functional groups and develop mutually collaborative relationships.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
• Demonstrated skill in negotiating and advising senior managers on high value/risk matters.
• License to practice law in at least one state.
• Sound judgment with an ability to make timely decisions and provide competent legal advice.
• Commitment to understanding the Company’s industry, businesses, and strategic objectives.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be highly ethical, able to maintain confidentiality, and handle highly sensitive information.
• Ability to balance business objectives and risks.
• Prior law firm or in-house experience required.

Work Requirements

• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must have expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Proven record of formulating creative solutions to commercial problems.
• A credible operator whose view is sought out and has an opinion that matters.
• Enjoys operating as part of a team, proactively builds relationships, and contributes to others’ successes.
• Ability to build relationships with frontline workers and senior managers.
• Ability to make decisions and inspire client confidence.
• A strong influencer who is able to create alignment while retaining the self-confidence to speak his/her mind.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze risk.
• Sets high standards and continually seeks a better way to do things.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to visualize and communicate solutions.
• Proactive personality and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to maintain high quality results in a collaborative, rapid-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Capable of synthesizing complex information and delivering succinct summaries.
• Confidence in leading from the front while respecting what has been achieved in the past.
• History of making sound strategic and objective decisions in challenging situations.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Strong written and verbal skills to effectively interface with all employees, clients, stakeholders, and advisors.
• A strong manager with a track record of building a cohesive and supportive team.
• A problem-solver who is pragmatic, creative, and willing to take responsibility.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable, and hands-on attitude to get things done.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a business-oriented service disposition.
• Experience managing relationships with external advisers and controlling costs.
• Personal accountability for work, work product, and deadlines.
• Resilience and a sense of humor.
• Knowledge of the historic legal issues facing construction businesses, including antitrust compliance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email, document preparation, and presentations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level and conditions at facilities and projects are similar to that of other heavy industries.
• Opportunity to work remotely for a portion of normal business hours.
• The position will require work outside of normal business hours.
• The corporate office is an open office environment where the noise level is usually quiet.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Group retirement savings program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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