Corporate Counsel

Verdantas

. Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions from due diligence through closing .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and enterprise risk management, with strong project management and cross-functional coordination capabilities. Proven ability to provide legal guidance on complex claims and strategic corporate initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.

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Mergers And AcquisitionsEnterprise Risk ManagementProject ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationLegal Judgment

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Hard Skills

Corporate TransactionsComplex Claims ManagementContract NegotiationDue DiligenceIntegration Efforts

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Private EquityCommercial MattersEnvironmental ConsultingProfessional ServicesConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions from due diligence through closing
Coordinate cross-functional diligence, identify legal and business risks, and assist with transaction execution and post-closing obligations
Lead and coordinate post-acquisition integration efforts with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other business leaders
Track integration milestones, risks, dependencies, and key action items
Develop and administer the Enterprise Risk Management program with the Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer
Support private equity, lender, and advisor due diligence for recapitalizations, financing transactions, and other corporate initiatives
Manage significant professional liability, commercial, contractual, employment, and other complex claims and disputes
Coordinate internal fact gathering, documentation, insurance, outside counsel, and resolution strategy
Identify trends and lessons learned and develop mitigation measures, policies, and business processes
Review and support negotiation of complex, high-risk, or escalated contracts
Provide legal and risk guidance on strategic corporate initiatives, significant client matters, organizational changes, and cross-functional projects
Build relationships with internal stakeholders, external counsel, insurers, advisors, and transaction partners
Collaborate across the legal team and provide support outside assigned primary areas
Travel for transaction, training, or other business meetings as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited law school
Currently admitted to practice in one or more U.S. states
Between 8 and 10 years of experience practicing law
Experience preferably in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, integration, enterprise risk management, complex claims, or commercial matters
Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects and working with executive leadership, outside counsel, insurers, and other external advisors
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments involving a wide variety of technical and business disciplines under tight deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in engineering, environmental consulting, construction, professional services, or a private equity-backed organization is preferred
Ability to handle highly confidential, privileged, and commercially sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Sound legal judgment and business acumen
Strong project management, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills
Ability to assess and communicate complex legal, transaction, claims, and enterprise risks
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays