• Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel

    Valvoline (Lexington, KY)


    It All Starts with Our People

     

    As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

     

    Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a **Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel.** In this role, you will assist with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, and engage collaboratively to enable the business as a subject matter expert providing advice and legal counsel. To thrive in this role, you must be detail-oriented, a collaborative team player with strong initiative, have a keen business sense and driven work ethic, and hold yourself to a high personal standard of accountability.

    How You'll Make a Difference

    + Work with third parties to negotiate the terms of acquisitions.

    + Draft and review letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, and leases.

    + Assist with due diligence and closings.

    + Facilitate processes and procedures to optimize productivity and keep the team organized.

    + Support the integration of acquired assets.

    + Collaborate with subject matter experts and other departments.

    + Assist with other special projects as necessary.

    What You'll Need to Succeed

    + U.S. State Bar active member in good standing

    + JD degree from an accredited university

    + Minimum of three years practicing law, preferably in a national or regional law firm

    + Working expertise in the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) process from beginning to post-closing issues

    + Experience and familiarity with commercial leases and commercial/corporate law

    + Resourcefulness in seeking out and finding accurate and relevant information

    + Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

    We Take Care of the WHOLE You

    + Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

    + HSA and flexible spending accounts

    + 401(k)

    + Incentive opportunity*

    + Life insurance

    + Short and long-term disability insurance

    + Paid vacation and holidays*

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts

    + Tuition reimbursement*

    + Adoption assistance*

     

    _*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position_