Corporate Development Counsel

Job Summary

Supporting the Corporate HQ in Columbia, MO, the full-time salaried Corporate Development Counsel will manage legal aspects of M&A and strategic investment activities, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and integration, while collaborating closely with senior leadership and business teams in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate transaction documents for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments
• Lead the end-to-end legal due diligence process, coordinating with internal specialists and summarizing findings for stakeholders
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Corporate Development team, providing strategic advice on deal structures and negotiation strategies

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active membership in at least one state bar
• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience focused on M&A, including hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, and securities law
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools or legal technology is a plus