Counsel, M&A and Securities

at  Acuity Brands

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.

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