Sr Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

Requisition ID:

108742

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are

Beautifully Different

. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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- This role can be filled in Camden, NJ or at any American Water Office Location

Position Information

Posted Range:

174,720 - 263,640

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

I n addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Lead and manage at the centralized level all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Lead legal due diligence efforts and provide strategic legal support for new business opportunities. Manage end-to-end legal aspects of assigned transactions, ensuring timely and effective execution. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transactions. Direct and lead the Counsel, M&A and Senior Principal M&A positions as part of the overall Corporate Legal BD function. Collaborate with Corporate Strategy and Business Development teams on competitor analysis, target evaluation, and innovation initiatives.

Key Accountabilities Knowledge/Skills

- Broad knowledge of utility regulatory law, the utility regulatory framework, and corporate and commercial law.

- Broad knowledge of company policies and operations.

- Expertise in business mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, strategic planning, contracting, human resources, real property, corporate governance, process and litigation management.

- Demonstrate excellent commercial business judgment.

- Must have the ability, experience and business judgment to be an active member of the Legal BD team to positively impact business decisions, specific and strategic in nature.

- Expertise in specialty area may be applicable

- Excellent written and oral communication, analytical and drafting skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, teambuilding and decision-making.

- Strong business acumen and leadership skills. Ability to work well on a variety of teams.

- Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Ability to balance legal risks and business objectives.

- Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information in a proper manner.

- Must have superb negotiation skills.

- Works effectively with all levels within the organization as well as key external stakeholders.

Experience/Education

- Minimum 10 years legal experience as a licensed practicing attorney, both law firm and in-house experience preferred.

- Demonstrated management level experience in a utility regulatory

- Environment preferred

- Experience effectively leading a team

- Juris Doctorate law degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications/Licenses

- Licensed to practice in one or more states where the business unit currently operates business.

- Professional disciplinary record that does not limit ability to receive professional licensing reciprocity, if available.

Work Environment

- Indoor office environment

Travel Requirements

- Up to 25% travel may be required, including overnight travel

Competencies

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Self-Awareness

Develops Talent

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Drives Engagement

Decision Quality

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.