Counsel - M&A

Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc.
Location: King Of Prussia
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.Provide legal advice and represent the Company on matters relating to mergers & acquisitions, anti-trust and financing matters. Will work closely advising business departments and executives. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep and expert understanding of the AmeriGas services and business model.
• Build strong relationships with company executives, business development team, and other internal clients.
• Provide legal advice to the corporate mergers and acquisitions team and assist client with a variety of corporate matters, including entity formation, joint ventures, licensing and the sale of businesses, and will be responsible for conducting due diligence and drafting and negotiating transaction documents such as purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, etc.
• Review and negotiate financing agreements, including credit agreements, private placements, offering documents, note agreements, fee letters, term sheets and other ancillary documents and provide advice related to covenant compliance
• Provide anti-trust legal advice and counseling on proposed business combinations, practical application of antitrust laws and guidance on due diligence, information sharing, strategic planning and similar topics.Education and Experience Required:
  • JD from a top law school; member of a State Bar in good standing
  • 6-9 years of prior large law firm or in-house corporate legal experience
  • Exceptional analytical skills, integrity, and judgment regarding both legal and business issues
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support a wide range of internal clients
  • Specific experience with energy matters preferredWorking conditions: Hybrid working environment, some travel required. AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
    Required
    Preferred

    Job Industries

    • Customer Service

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