Corporate Counsel
NSF
Legal
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 3, 2025
As Legal Counsel (hybrid Ann Arbor) specializing in global M&A, you will provide legal support for global transactions that drive strategic growth. This role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. You will work closely with business leaders and external advisors to execute acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic deals across multiple jurisdictions.
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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We are committed to providing NSF employees with the information, resources and support needed to conduct their business in accordance with the law. To help NSF provide the best quality work to customers, we ensure quality system, records management and external requirements are met and maintained throughout all levels of operation.
As Legal Counsel (hybrid Ann Arbor) specializing in global M&A, you will provide legal support for global transactions that drive strategic growth. This role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. You will work closely with business leaders and external advisors to execute acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic deals across multiple jurisdictions.
Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent international law degree.
• Active license to practice law in Michigan (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Experience: 5-7+ years of legal experience with exposure to M&A transactions; global or cross-border experience preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Deep knowledge of M&A transaction structures and documentation
• Experience with public and private company transactions
• Understanding of securities laws, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with antitrust and competition law principles preferred
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Preferred Skills
• Familiarity with TIC industry regulations and commercial practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural awareness and adaptability for global work.
• Transaction Support: Assist in managing legal aspects of global M&A deals, including acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships.
• Due Diligence: Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence with attention to TIC-specific regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Document Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, and letters of intent.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to international laws, antitrust regulations, and sector-specific standards.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams (finance, human resources) and external counsel to support deal execution.
• Integration Support: Provide legal guidance during post-merger integration.
- Corporate Governance Support
- Support corporate governance maintenance globally (annual filings, annual meetings, director appointments, etc.)
- Support internal governance updates including subsidiary ownership changes, director changes, and similar matters
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