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Assistant General Counsel – Mergers and Acquisitions Jobs in Virginia, Minnesota, USA at Cencora
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Job Details
POSITION SUMMARY:
Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) is looking for an attorney to join its Legal Department as Assistant General Counsel – Corporate and M&A. This role requires a lawyer with strong legal skills, capable of delivering business-oriented, effective legal services, project management, and strategic counseling on significant M&A and strategic transactions across Cencora’s global organization.
The ideal candidate will support global M&A, joint ventures, minority investments, and provide support throughout the deal process. They will also develop templates and playbooks for M&A deals and related transactions. This role reports to Cencora’s Vice President & Associate General Counsel – M&A.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all aspects of domestic and international M&A and strategic transactions, including drafting, negotiating, due diligence, and post-closing integration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and outside counsel to execute transactions.
Coordinate efforts with internal clients and legal teams to provide legal advice and mitigate risks.
Demonstrate project management skills, especially in leading post-closing integration.
Oversee corporate governance for Cencora’s subsidiaries.
Support corporate legal matters, including tax and reorganizations.
Provide legally compliant, business-oriented recommendations.
Manage multiple matters efficiently, with strong prioritization.
Potential management of legal professionals.
Represent Cencora in significant contracts and negotiations.
Adapt to change and shifting priorities.
Engage in development, seek challenging tasks, and accept feedback.
EXPERIENCE AND
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school, admitted to the state bar, with at least 9 years of corporate legal experience, including M&A expertise. The role is comparable to a counsel or non-equity partner level, capable of handling sophisticated work independently and supervising others.
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of corporate law, anti-trust, and regulatory procedures.
Experience supervising outside counsel.
Understanding of industry trends and policies.
Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret legal trends and follow legal developments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Healthcare industry knowledge is a plus.
What Cencora offers
We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and resources fostering an inclusive culture and supporting your purpose-driven career. Benefits include health coverage, wellness programs, family support, training, and development opportunities. For details, visit
Additional Details
Full-time position with a salary range of $152,500 – $235,180, varying by location. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available during the employment process. For accommodation requests, contact  or email
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Title: Assistant General Counsel – Mergers and Acquisitions
Company: Cencora
Location: Virginia, Minnesota, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Business Law, Lawyer)
