This position supports the Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) team at UPS Legal, working closely with our attorneys through all phases of the company’s global M&A transactions. This includes initial deal evaluation through post-closing matters, UPS Ventures portfolio support, enterprise domestic/international strategic initiative support, corporate secretary duties for UPS Ventures entities, and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) negotiation, administration and tracking.
We seek highly motivated candidates who are eager to learn about the field of global M&A and strategic ventures. No particular background/experience is necessary, we instead seek candidates who are driven, excellent team players and communicators, organized and able to project manage against competing priorities. The incumbent must be adept at building relationships, trust, and have demonstrated prior academic/professional success. This position performs other career related responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities
Meets the high standards of our M&A team and, by extension, our company
Demonstrates a problem-solving and service-oriented approach (our Legal Department’s motto is solve, serve and succeed)
Reflects an “ownership” mentality by anticipating and beginning tasks before being asked
Develops key relationships and an understanding of internal processes to facilitate work flows
Conducts research, assist with due diligence, draft memos, reviews and comments on documents
Participates in negotiation sessions and assist with closings/post-closing requirements
Engages with members of the UPS Legal Department, external counsel, internal clients, partners and stakeholders
Preferences
Possesses excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and comfortable interacting with senior executives
Demonstrates strong project management and organization skills, with ability to work well under pressure, meet strict deadlines and navigate intensively in fast-moving environment
Displays flexibility to be available as needed and work effectively in a hybrid workplace
Willing to make minimum 1-year commitment
Bachelor's degree (or internationally comparable degree) with a strong academic background
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
