Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction documents, including sale and purchase agreements, disclosure letters, representations and warranties insurance documents, letters of intent, and confidentiality agreements.
• Serve as the lead M&A deal attorney, providing leadership and support for transaction structuring, due diligence, documentation, signing, and closing.
• Conduct legal due diligence on target companies and summarize key findings for the Corporate Development department and the company’s Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with specialists supporting Corporate Development, including tax, finance and accounting, HR, intellectual property, commercial contracting, ethics and compliance, privacy, IT, and security.
• Support Corporate Development’s integration group in developing and executing integration plans for acquired businesses.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of outside M&A counsel.
• Provide legal advice on matters related to Corporate Development and Cognizant’s M&A activities.

What you must have to be considered

• At least five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Undergraduate and J.D. degrees from well-recognized institutions.
• Top law firm experience focused on public and private mergers and acquisitions in the United States and across borders.
• Diverse and complex M&A transactional experience, with the ability to apply that experience in new settings.
• A deep understanding of the end-to-end M&A process, from deal inception through the integration of an acquired business.
• Strong project-management skills and attention to detail, including the ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and implement large, cross-functional projects.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgment, including the ability to identify red-flag issues and escalate them when required.
• The ability to contribute to discussions of general business issues and advise internal stakeholders in a manner consistent with the company’s goals and culture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the Corporate Development department and supporting specialists.
• A strong sense of ownership, a desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.
• The embodiment of Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.

These will help you succeed

• M&A experience involving technology or professional-services companies.
• Previous in-house M&A experience.

Work model – Remote

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until November 12,2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $155,000 - $175,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.