Mergers And Acquisitions Project Manager Jobs in Spring, TX

I. Job Summary
The Corporate & Transactions Senior Paralegal reports to the Assistant General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions and also provides direct support to the Corporate Subsidiary Manager. This role supports a broad range of mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters, with approximately half of the time dedicated to M&A activity, including transaction support, due diligence, transaction document review (including but not limited to, nondisclosure agreements), document organization, coordination among internal and external parties, closing preparation, and file management. The remaining time is dedicated to corporate subsidiary management, including maintaining databases, drafting and maintaining organizational and governing documents, preparing and managing resolutions, preparing and filing mergers and dissolutions, and consulting on issues related to signature authority, approval authority, organizational structure, and corporate history. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, positive and collaborative team member, curious and eager to learn, and able to develop expertise to operate confidently and independently in corporate and transactional legal support.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports mergers and acquisitions activity, including transaction execution, due diligence, document review, document organization, coordination among internal and external parties, closing preparation, and post-closing file organization.

• Reviews, edits, and drafts legal documents in support of corporate and transactional matters, including non-disclosure agreements and other related documents.

• Maintains corporate subsidiary databases and records and assists with the drafting, review, maintenance, and organization of organizational and governing documents.

• Prepares, manages, and organizes written consents, resolutions, secretary certificates, mergers, dissolutions and other corporate approvals and records.

• Provides support and guidance on issues related to signature authority, approval authority, organizational structure, and corporate history, and helps maintain institutional knowledge across entities and transactions. Provides related support in litigation matters.

• Develops knowledge of international subsidiary management requirements and oversees work of outside counsel in international jurisdictions.

• Coordinates effectively with attorneys, business partners, outside counsel, and other stakeholders to support matter management, execution of deliverables, and timely completion of transactions and corporate projects.

• Maintains organized electronic and physical files, manages document repositories, and supports process improvements for corporate and transactional legal work; Handles some administrative support, such as call scheduling, calendar coordination, invoice review and processing and meeting planning.

• Demonstrates strong initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative approach, with prior experience supporting general corporate law and mergers and acquisitions matters.

• Learns and develops subject matter expertise in corporate subsidiary management and transaction support while contributing as a self-starter and dependable member of the legal team.

III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (accredited) with Paralegal emphasis, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma (accredited) or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including experience supporting general corporate law and mergers and acquisitions matters. (in addition to education requirement).
• A.B.A. Approved Paralegal Certificate.

IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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About Us
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
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