Division Counsel

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott: At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists The Opportunity: Abbott is currently seeking an experienced transactional attorney to lead teams of in-house attorneys in acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments and other significant transactions for all Abbott businesses. Works closely with senior Abbott business leaders, members of Abbott’s Legal Division, Corporate Licensing & Acquisitions organization, and broad cross-functional teams.  This role can be located at Abbott’s headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois or Chicago, Illinois (Willis Tower) What You’ll Work On: The successful candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in mergers and acquisitions. Experience with cross-border transactions is preferred. The position’s core job responsibilities include:  active involvement and supervising outside counsel in all aspects of acquisitions, divestitures and equity investments, including structuring transactions, performing due diligence, negotiating transactions, drafting agreements and advising internal constituents;   anticipating and identifying issues, developing and evaluating alternatives and gaining stakeholder alignment for risk-balanced solutions;   advising leadership on legal issues and collaborating with Abbott stakeholders, legal colleagues and outside counsel to drive desired business outcomes; and managing one or more lawyers and support staff  Required Qualifications: Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and have, or be able to obtain, appropriate licensure to practice law in Illinois. 12+ years of experience in M&A in a top tier law firm and/or large multinational corporation   Proven ability to lead attorneys and/or paralegals, and to perform successfully in cross-functional teams, with the ability to lead and mentor  Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment  Ability to independently handle highly complex matters with minimal supervision, and understand which issues to elevate to senior management and appropriate timing for doing so  In addition to top-notch legal skills and a strong ethical center, excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication and organizational skills  About Abbott Legal:

We are legal professionals charged with driving Abbott’s businesses forward. We engage as business leaders, beyond providing legal advice, to solve problems for the company and the customers and patients we serve.

A position in the Abbott Legal Division provides an opportunity to learn and grow.  As our company grows and evolves, so do our roles. We engage in