Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.The Counsel, Mergers &amp; Acquisitions will support the execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and early-stage investments as well as financings and other Treasury matters.  This will require working on multiple transactions at the same time, participating from start to finish, and partnering with Corporate Development to formulate the strategy for the initial bid process, due diligence requirements, all aspects of transaction documents as well as advising senior management about important legal considerations of a deal.  In addition to Corporate Development, there will be significant engagement with our businesses, and their Business Development and Strategy leads as well as lawyers for our business segments and various other functions, including HR, Finance, Accounting Tax, Treasury, Ethics &amp; Compliance, EHS and Sustainability. Core Responsibilities:<ul><li>Overseeing legal matters through all stages of the transaction process</li><li>Briefing senior management regarding legal matters relating to transactions</li><li>Handling multiple transactions simultaneously</li><li>Anticipating and/or protecting against legal risks that might affect Xylem</li><li>Staying current with M&amp;A contract market trends and regulatory developments</li><li>Actively coordinating legal aspects of acquisitions and dispositions, including instructing outside counsel and ensuring coverage of regulatory matters and other relevant areas</li><li>Drafting, reviewing, and/or negotiating confidentiality agreements, non-binding bids, asset or stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, and ancillary agreements</li><li>Preparing regulatory filings</li><li>Reviewing internal reports and presentation materials to advise management of legal considerations affecting the company’s objectives and activities with respect to mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Conducting research on legal matters relating to mergers and acquisitions and advising senior management concerning the results of such research</li><li>Performing other work and projects as assigned</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>JD with a minimum of three to five years’ law firm experience </li><li>M&amp;A and corporate experience, including global cross-border transactions</li><li>Member of the bar of at least one state</li></ul>Skills/Capabilities:<ul><li>Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communications skills</li><li>Maturity and ability to function independently</li><li>Excellent professional ethics, integrity and judgment</li><li>Team player, able to partner with colleagues in businesses and various functions</li></ul>Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.<div>At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. </div><div>  </div><div>Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation </div>

Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world&rsquo;s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature. At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.

Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.The Counsel, Mergers &amp; Acquisitions will support the execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and early-stage investments as well as financings and other Treasury matters.&nbsp; This will require working on multiple transactions at the same time, participating from start to finish, and partnering with Corporate Development to formulate the strategy for the initial bid process, due diligence requirements, all aspects of transaction documents as well as advising senior management about important legal considerations of a deal. &nbsp;In addition to Corporate Development, there will be significant engagement with our businesses, and their Business Development and Strategy leads as well as lawyers for our business segments and various other functions, including HR, Finance, Accounting Tax, Treasury, Ethics &amp; Compliance, EHS and Sustainability.&nbsp;Core Responsibilities:<ul><li>Overseeing legal matters through all stages of the transaction process</li><li>Briefing senior management regarding legal matters relating to transactions</li><li>Handling multiple transactions simultaneously</li><li>Anticipating and/or protecting against legal risks that might affect Xylem</li><li>Staying current with M&amp;A contract market trends and regulatory developments</li><li>Actively coordinating legal aspects of acquisitions and dispositions, including instructing outside counsel and ensuring coverage of regulatory matters and other relevant areas</li><li>Drafting, reviewing, and/or negotiating confidentiality agreements, non-binding bids, asset or stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, and ancillary agreements</li><li>Preparing regulatory filings</li><li>Reviewing internal reports and presentation materials to advise management of legal considerations affecting the company’s objectives and activities with respect to mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Conducting research on legal matters relating to mergers and acquisitions and advising senior management concerning the results of such research</li><li>Performing other work and projects as assigned</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>JD with a minimum of three to five years’ law firm experience </li><li>M&amp;A and corporate experience, including global cross-border transactions</li><li>Member of the bar of at least one state</li></ul>Skills/Capabilities:<ul><li>Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communications skills</li><li>Maturity and ability to function independently</li><li>Excellent professional ethics, integrity and judgment</li><li>Team player, able to partner with colleagues in businesses and various functions</li></ul>Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.<div>At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.&nbsp;</div><div> &nbsp;</div><div>Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation&nbsp;</div>

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