Corporate Attorney - Director

At PwC, our people in the Office of the General Counsel offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and internal clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimizing legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. Those in the Corporate Law Group of the Office of the General Counsel at PwC will provide legal advice and support to clients on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. You will leverage experience in corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Office of General Counsel, you provide legal support in the field of corporate law. As a director, you set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining impactful executive-level client relations. This role involves managing corporate transactions, evaluating legal risks, and translating complex legal issues for business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support in corporate law matters, including M&A transactions.

• Manage corporate transactions and assess legal risks.

• Translate complex legal issues for business audiences.

• Maintain impactful client relations at the executive level.

• Oversee multiple projects to confirm strategic alignment.

• Set strategic direction for corporate legal initiatives.

• Foster a culture of compliance and innovation.

• Confirm successful management of legal risks in corporate transactions.

What You Must Have

• Juris Doctorate.

• 5 years of experience in progressively responsible post-qualification legal experience in the field of corporate law, either at a recognized law firm (or a combination of law firm and in-house).

• Admitted to practice law in at least one US state and in good standing.

What Sets You Apart

• Expertise in corporate law, M&A, partnership law, commercial transactions, and regulatory analysis.

• Experience with governance, financing, cross-border contracts, and employment/tax/IP matters.

• Ability to identify and manage legal risks, propose solutions, and escalate critical issues.

• Skilled in translating complex legal matters for business leaders.

• Experience managing teams, external counsel, and high-level projects.

• Skilled in negotiation, risk assessment, and contract drafting.

• Understanding of corporate governance and cross-border contracting.

• Ability to identify legal issues in business proposals.

• Competent legal negotiation and drafting skills.

• Experience managing teams and complex projects.

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