Vice President - Assistant General Counsel, M&A & International

Vice President - Assistant General Counsel, M&A & International

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite, four days per week – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions and International (VP, AGC – M&A and International) is a senior legal leader reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary. This role is responsible for leading all global M&A legal activities, overseeing domestic and international corporate governance, managing the company’s global international legal team, and serving as Assistant Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mergers & Acquisitions Leadership:
  • Lead all legal aspects of global M&A, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and integration.
  • Advise executives on strategic opportunities and risks.
  • Manage cross-functional deal teams and external counsel.
• International Legal Leadership:
  • Lead and develop the global international legal team.
  • Provide counsel on international operations, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Support global expansion and market-entry strategies.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Oversee governance obligations for domestic and international subsidiaries.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
  • Support subsidiary boards and leadership teams.
• Assistant Corporate Secretary Responsibilities:
  • Support the CLO & Corporate Secretary in Board governance.
  • Assist with Board materials, minutes, and governance processes.
  • Ensure accurate and compliant corporate records.
• Leadership & Department Management:
  • Lead and mentor attorneys globally.
  • Support strategic initiatives, budgeting, and legal operations.
• Strategic Advisory & Cross-Functional Partnership:
  • Advise senior leaders on complex commercial and strategic matters.
  • Partner across functions to support enterprise initiatives.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Identify global legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support global compliance efforts, including anti-corruption and trade compliance.

Skills/Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and bar membership in good standing.
• Corporate secretary support experience.
• 10+ years legal experience with significant M&A and international scope.
• Expertise in cross-border transactions and governance.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic advisory capability.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and business acumen.
• Global travel required to support M&A activity, governance, and team leadership.

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This position is being exclusively managed by Heidrick & Struggles. Heidrick & Struggles is working closely with our hiring team throughout the entire recruiting process. All applications, inquiries and communications regarding this position will be handled by Heidrick & Struggles on behalf of Kohler Company

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $232,800 - $385,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

• $232,800 - $385,500