Assistant General Counsel, M&A and Governance

About the role

Amentum, a global engineering, project management and solution integrations company, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, M&A and Governance for its Reston, VA headquarters. The role provides hands-on advice on strategic transactions while supporting the Board of Directors and advancing governance practices, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Securities & Governance. It is a hybrid position with two days per week on site in the Reston office.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Strategy and Corporate Development group and business units through the acquisition and post-closing integration process
• Manage outside counsel and handle general corporate and corporate secretarial matters
• Prepare Board and Committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and presentations
• Assist with securities filings such as Form 10-K and proxy statements under the 1933 and 1934 Acts and NYSE listing standards
• Advise on corporate governance matters (including Sarbanes-Oxley), develop governance policies and implement legal controls
• Support Corporate Finance and Treasury with due diligence and transactional support on debt financing, equity transactions and share repurchases

Required profile

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience with a JD; experience with a reputable national or international law firm preferred
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• US citizenship required

Required skills

• Mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Due diligence and drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents (NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, JV agreements)
• Post-closing integration oversight and corporate record maintenance
• Superb research, written and verbal communication skills

What we offer

• Compensation range of $205,000 - $270,000
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance