Counsel, M&A and Securities

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We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE : AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come.

Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

Counsel, M&A and Securities will work in a highly collaborative role with corporate development and strategy, finance, human resources, business segments, other internal groups and external advisors, and other members of the Law and Business Environment (LBE) team to provide legal and strategic advice regarding mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate, securities and governance matters.

Counsel, M&A and Securities will lead legal aspects in structuring, negotiating and executing M&A transactions, and assist the Vice President, Corporate Secretary in other general corporate, securities and governance matters.

This new position in our growing LBE team will report to the Vice President, Corporate Secretary.

This position is a remote role with a requirement to be in the office at least 10% of the time.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) (60%) :

• Lead, advise and manage legal aspects in structuring, negotiating and executing M&A and other strategic transactions
• Conduct due diligence to assess risks and opportunities
• Draft and review transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary agreements
• Develop state of the art, predictable, repeatable, and scalable playbooks, processes and procedures to optimize productivity
• Manage outside counsel
• Support acquisition integration

Corporate and Securities (20%) :

• Review and provide legal advice on periodic reports under and issues related to the 1934 Act (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement), press releases, investor presentations and other communications for compliance with securities regulations
• Support intercompany restructuring transactions, credit and financing agreements, and other transactions as necessary

Governance (20%) :

• Provide guidance and support on corporate governance matters and best practices
• Advise the Company regarding the evolving expectations of investors, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Support corporate governance for subsidiaries

Skills, Education and Experience (Required to Perform Essential Functions)

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• U.S. state bar active membership in good standing
• Approximately 5-7 year's experience in M&A and federal securities law, including Reg. S-K, Reg. FD, Reg. G, and applicable SEC '33 Act and '34 Act forms, as well as NYSE listing requirements
• Strong knowledge of corporate and securities laws and regulations, including existing and evolving corporate governance principles
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, project management, business judgment and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Customer obsessed and execution focused
• Positive, team-oriented and collaborative attitude

Travel

Domestic and / or International up to 25%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities : As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.

Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

The range for this position is $121,700.00 to $227,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.

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