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Hiring Manager: Katherine M Serevitch
HR Rep: Michelle Keller
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Director of Corporate, Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions has the responsibility for overseeing and/or providing support on domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital investments, post-merger integration, debt financing and restructuring, debt issuance and corporate entity management.
Reports to: Vice President, Asst. General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Span of Control: The Director will have one direct support (M&A Legal Support Lead)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and Advise on M& A and Finance Transactions
- Partner with OC’s Corporate Development and Corporate Strategy departments on structuring and planning M&A projects, joint ventures, and financing transactions.
- Lead M&A counsel, providing leadership and/or support for all elements of transactions, including structuring, overall due diligence, documentation, and coordinating signing and closing.
- Flag and escalate appropriate matters to other subject matter experts, including the litigation, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance teams.
- Lead other critical corporate transactions, including joint ventures, and strategic investments and initiatives.
- Draft, negotiate and interpret non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), letters of intent (LOIs), investor rights agreements, stock purchase agreements, consulting agreements, vendor and service agreements, asset purchase agreements and operating agreements.
- Provide legal support to the Tax and Treasury functions on corporate finance and capital markets matters.
- Lead public and private debt offerings through review and negotiation of financing documents, including indenture agreements, and related due diligence processes.
- Provide legal support of post-merger integration plans and provide guidance to business management on related activities.
- Drive decisions on aligning with in-house and/or outside counsel (as needed), as well as with other business consultants on corporate transactions, makes budgeting for legal costs and oversees such expenses.
Drive Excellence in Corporate Governance and General Corporate Matters
- Maintain a broad understanding of corporate governance and legal entity management as applied to a global, multi-entity structure.
- Lead development and implementation of entity governance strategies and ensure compliance with applicable laws, charters, resolutions, delegations, and approvals.
- Provide counsel on corporate structure design and manage related change implementations across global subsidiaries.
- Oversee the paralegal’s maintenance of legal entity records and governance documentation.
- Maintain and enhance legal entity playbooks to ensure protection of the enterprise and its subsidiaries.
- Provide regular legal guidance to cross-functional stakeholders on contractual and governance matters impacting the business.
Leads across the Corporation
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and inspire a high-performing legal function that contributes to Owens Corning’s strategic objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor across the organization and be recognized as a role model within the Law Department for integrity, collaboration, and professional development.
- Communicate legal strategy and risk assessments effectively and proactively to executive stakeholders.
Develops others
- Create energy and momentum for individual and team development.
- Actively mentor, coach, and challenge team members to grow capabilities and expand expertise.
- Lead initiatives that enhance team engagement and talent retention.
- Promote a culture of collaboration and accountability across internal teams and external partners to maximize performance.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School and Bar Membership in at least one state.
- 10+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, antitrust law, and cross-border transactions.
- Prior in-house counsel experience a plus.
- Proven track record in developing and leading teams of in-house and outside counsel attorneys and consultants on complex transactions.
- Thought leadership level experience as a strategic advisor in corporate environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Business Expertise. Brings a rigorous business orientation to the legal function and can communicate legal challenges in a data-driven and fact-based manner. Has the ability to translate business objectives into organizational initiatives.
- Leadership. Able to lead direct and/or indirect teams, including both internal and external counsel, to the appropriate ethical results for the company.
- Strong Policing Agent. Has the ability to challenge leadership at all levels when faced with possible violation of policy or the law.
- Financial Acumen: Ability to understand the company’s financials (P&L composition, financial statements, and corporate finance).
- Strong Organizational Skills. Has the ability to meet deadlines and communicate issues as they arise, with specificity and determine actions necessary for a timely remedy of issues.
- Global Cultural Competence. Understands, communicates with, and effectively interacts with people across cultures. Is aware of one’s own cultural worldview; one’s attitude towards cultural differences; one’s knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and skills to interact effectively. Effectively achieves business results working across and with multi-national teams.
- Communication. Clearly conveys relevant information and ideas with confidence and in a manner that inspires the audience. Adjusts approach to capture audience attention and ensures there is an understanding of the message. Seeks to understand others through active listening. Strong writing skills.
- Emerging Technology & AI Literacy. Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging digital technologies and AI solutions to enhance efficiency and drive productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making. Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. Generates ideas through diverse thought. Choose appropriate action by formulating clear decision criteria and evaluates options by considering implications and consequences. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time.
- Highly Ethical. Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for the employees, shareholders, and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
- Results Oriented. Energetic, resourceful, with strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with status-quo, continually striving for excellence. Enjoys working hands-on.
- Change Agent. Comfortable designing for the future, while managing day-to-day Legal matters. Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them. Appreciates impact of the law department and how the department is an integral part of the company’s business strategy.
- Adaptability. Ability to respond quickly to the demands of the moment. A flexible person who can stay productive when the demands of work pull in many different directions at once. Maintaining effectiveness in a variety of environments.
- Accountability. Knows what needs to be done and gets it done. Willingly takes responsibility for the organization as a whole; unafraid of owning the results, actions and decisions of self or organization.
- Legal Partnership. Understands the difference between providing legal advice and serving as a trusted business counselor. Ability to determine, advocate and implement, what is legally necessary and prudent for corporate clients.
- Risk Management. Able to assess and communicate legal and business risks associated with M&A, corporate finance and corporate legal issues quickly, efficiently and effectively.
- Attention to Detail. Strong attention to detail, a full understanding that errors in applicable legal areas may have significant adverse consequences for Owens Corning, its management and board.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Job Band: 3A
Hiring Manager: Katherine M Serevitch
HR Rep: Michelle Keller
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Director of Corporate, Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions has the responsibility for overseeing and/or providing support on domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital investments, post-merger integration, debt financing and restructuring, debt issuance and corporate entity management.
Reports to: Vice President, Asst. General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Span of Control: The Director will have one direct support (M&A Legal Support Lead)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and Advise on M& A and Finance Transactions
- Partner with OC’s Corporate Development and Corporate Strategy departments on structuring and planning M&A projects, joint ventures, and financing transactions.
- Lead M&A counsel, providing leadership and/or support for all elements of transactions, including structuring, overall due diligence, documentation, and coordinating signing and closing.
- Flag and escalate appropriate matters to other subject matter experts, including the litigation, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance teams.
- Lead other critical corporate transactions, including joint ventures, and strategic investments and initiatives.
- Draft, negotiate and interpret non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), letters of intent (LOIs), investor rights agreements, stock purchase agreements, consulting agreements, vendor and service agreements, asset purchase agreements and operating agreements.
- Provide legal support to the Tax and Treasury functions on corporate finance and capital markets matters.
- Lead public and private debt offerings through review and negotiation of financing documents, including indenture agreements, and related due diligence processes.
- Provide legal support of post-merger integration plans and provide guidance to business management on related activities.
- Drive decisions on aligning with in-house and/or outside counsel (as needed), as well as with other business consultants on corporate transactions, makes budgeting for legal costs and oversees such expenses.
Drive Excellence in Corporate Governance and General Corporate Matters
- Maintain a broad understanding of corporate governance and legal entity management as applied to a global, multi-entity structure.
- Lead development and implementation of entity governance strategies and ensure compliance with applicable laws, charters, resolutions, delegations, and approvals.
- Provide counsel on corporate structure design and manage related change implementations across global subsidiaries.
- Oversee the paralegal’s maintenance of legal entity records and governance documentation.
- Maintain and enhance legal entity playbooks to ensure protection of the enterprise and its subsidiaries.
- Provide regular legal guidance to cross-functional stakeholders on contractual and governance matters impacting the business.
Leads across the Corporation
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and inspire a high-performing legal function that contributes to Owens Corning’s strategic objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor across the organization and be recognized as a role model within the Law Department for integrity, collaboration, and professional development.
- Communicate legal strategy and risk assessments effectively and proactively to executive stakeholders.
Develops others
- Create energy and momentum for individual and team development.
- Actively mentor, coach, and challenge team members to grow capabilities and expand expertise.
- Lead initiatives that enhance team engagement and talent retention.
- Promote a culture of collaboration and accountability across internal teams and external partners to maximize performance.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School and Bar Membership in at least one state.
- 10+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, antitrust law, and cross-border transactions.
- Prior in-house counsel experience a plus.
- Proven track record in developing and leading teams of in-house and outside counsel attorneys and consultants on complex transactions.
- Thought leadership level experience as a strategic advisor in corporate environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Business Expertise. Brings a rigorous business orientation to the legal function and can communicate legal challenges in a data-driven and fact-based manner. Has the ability to translate business objectives into organizational initiatives.
- Leadership. Able to lead direct and/or indirect teams, including both internal and external counsel, to the appropriate ethical results for the company.
- Strong Policing Agent. Has the ability to challenge leadership at all levels when faced with possible violation of policy or the law.
- Financial Acumen: Ability to understand the company’s financials (P&L composition, financial statements, and corporate finance).
- Strong Organizational Skills. Has the ability to meet deadlines and communicate issues as they arise, with specificity and determine actions necessary for a timely remedy of issues.
- Global Cultural Competence. Understands, communicates with, and effectively interacts with people across cultures. Is aware of one’s own cultural worldview; one’s attitude towards cultural differences; one’s knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and skills to interact effectively. Effectively achieves business results working across and with multi-national teams.
- Communication. Clearly conveys relevant information and ideas with confidence and in a manner that inspires the audience. Adjusts approach to capture audience attention and ensures there is an understanding of the message. Seeks to understand others through active listening. Strong writing skills.
- Emerging Technology & AI Literacy. Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging digital technologies and AI solutions to enhance efficiency and drive productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making. Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. Generates ideas through diverse thought. Choose appropriate action by formulating clear decision criteria and evaluates options by considering implications and consequences. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time.
- Highly Ethical. Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for the employees, shareholders, and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
- Results Oriented. Energetic, resourceful, with strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with status-quo, continually striving for excellence. Enjoys working hands-on.
- Change Agent. Comfortable designing for the future, while managing day-to-day Legal matters. Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them. Appreciates impact of the law department and how the department is an integral part of the company’s business strategy.
- Adaptability. Ability to respond quickly to the demands of the moment. A flexible person who can stay productive when the demands of work pull in many different directions at once. Maintaining effectiveness in a variety of environments.
- Accountability. Knows what needs to be done and gets it done. Willingly takes responsibility for the organization as a whole; unafraid of owning the results, actions and decisions of self or organization.
- Legal Partnership. Understands the difference between providing legal advice and serving as a trusted business counselor. Ability to determine, advocate and implement, what is legally necessary and prudent for corporate clients.
- Risk Management. Able to assess and communicate legal and business risks associated with M&A, corporate finance and corporate legal issues quickly, efficiently and effectively.
- Attention to Detail. Strong attention to detail, a full understanding that errors in applicable legal areas may have significant adverse consequences for Owens Corning, its management and board.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mergers And Acquisitions
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
M&A work demands direct degree-to-role alignment for H-1B approval. A finance, economics, or accounting degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, gather coursework transcripts that show quantitative finance or valuation training.
Target firms with consistent LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications by SOC code 13-2051 (Financial Analysts) or 13-1111 (Management Analysts). Firms with recurring LCA filings for M&A titles have established sponsorship workflows and are less likely to balk at the process.
Search M&A roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters M&A positions by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which employers will file. Search by role title and filter for active LCA filings to surface firms that have sponsored similar positions recently.
Clarify employer-paid filing fee obligations early
M&A employers, especially banks and advisory firms, are accustomed to covering I-129 filing fees. USCIS prohibits H-1B workers from paying certain fees themselves. Confirm in writing during the offer stage that the firm will cover required government fees before you accept.
Use the prevailing wage tier to assess your offer
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and metro area. The LCA your employer files must certify your salary meets at least Level I. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to verify the filed wage is compliant.
H-1B Visa Mergers And Acquisitions: Frequently Asked Questions
Do M&A roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. M&A analyst, associate, and VP roles consistently qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties listed in your I-129 petition, so your employer's job description should explicitly state the degree requirement rather than listing it as preferred.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for M&A positions?
Investment banks, Big Four accounting and advisory firms, boutique M&A advisory shops, and corporate development teams at large public companies all file H-1B petitions for M&A roles. You can identify which specific employers have active LCA filings for similar titles using the OFLC Wage Search or by browsing verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch M&A employers on an H-1B without restarting the process?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new M&A employer as soon as they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved, but the new employer must file before your current authorization lapses.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect M&A compensation structures?
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets DOL prevailing wage for the relevant M&A occupation and metro area. Performance bonuses, carried interest, and deal fees typically don't count toward satisfying the prevailing wage floor. If your base salary falls below the certified wage level, the LCA won't pass DOL review, regardless of total compensation expectations.
What happens to my H-1B status if a deal closes and my M&A role is eliminated?
If your employer terminates your position, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer. M&A roles at banks and advisory firms are sometimes affected by post-merger restructuring, so it's worth maintaining relationships with firms that have active LCA filing histories in case you need to move quickly.