General Counsel

• Support and, in certain cases, lead mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence and assist in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions
• Partner with corporate development, finance, and external advisors on deal assessment, strategy, and execution
• Provide legal support on financing arrangements, capital allocation initiatives, and corporate structuring matters
• Collaborate with internal and external finance and tax advisors to align legal and tax strategies
• Support corporate governance, entity management, and the development of corporate policies and compliance programs
• Advise on employee benefit plans, including retirement and health programs, and ensure compliance with ERISA and related regulations
• Provide legal guidance on international operations, cross-border transactions, and global regulatory compliance
• Support the contract management function and provide attorney-level guidance on commercial agreements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business stakeholders, communicating legal risks and practical solutions effectively
• Develop and manage relationships with outside counsel while driving efficient and business-focused legal support
• Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and serve as a key strategic advisor across the organization
• Opportunity over time to serve as successor to the CLO

General Counsel jobs in Wisconsin

Associate General Counsel, Corporate, Transactions & Finance