Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores - every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Opportunity

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel. In this role, you will assist with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, and engage collaboratively to enable the business as a subject matter expert providing advice and legal counsel. To thrive in this role, you must be detail-oriented, a collaborative team player with strong initiative, have a keen business sense and driven work ethic, and hold yourself to a high personal standard of accountability.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Work with third parties to negotiate the terms of acquisitions.
• Draft and review letters of intent, asset purchase agreements, and leases.
• Assist with due diligence and closings.
• Facilitate processes and procedures to optimize productivity and keep the team organized.
• Support the integration of acquired assets.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other departments.
• Assist with other special projects as necessary.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• U.S. State Bar active member in good standing
• JD degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of three years practicing law, preferably in a national or regional law firm
• Working expertise in the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) process from beginning to post-closing issues
• Experience and familiarity with commercial leases and commercial/corporate law
• Resourcefulness in seeking out and finding accurate and relevant information
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)  
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance* 

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position