Associate General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions / Transactions

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.   We are looking to hire an The Associate General Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions / Transactions immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.    What We Bring To The Table: The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer: • Competitive compensation • Career growth opportunities • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness • Tuition assistance   As part of McCormick’s Legal Department, this position is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, dynamic legal department and work with other in-house attorneys and professionals.  The Associate General Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions / Transactions will serve as a key legal advisor supporting McCormick’s global strategic growth initiatives. This role will lead and manage a variety of strategic transactions, including complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and complex finance and other corporate transactions while also advising on corporate governance and other strategic initiatives. The position requires strong transactional expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, multinational environment. This role offers the opportunity to play a central role in shaping the company’s strategic growth agenda while working closely with senior leadership across a global organization.   Responsibilities Mergers & Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions

Lead legal execution of domestic and international acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and strategic partnerships. Manage transaction lifecycle from initial structuring and diligence through negotiation, signing, closing, and post-closing integration support. Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, transition services agreements, and related transaction documentation. Coordinate and oversee external counsel across jurisdictions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality legal support. Advise business leaders on transaction structure, risk allocation, regulatory considerations, and integration strategy.

Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances

Structure and negotiate joint ventures and other collaborative arrangements. Advise on governance frameworks, capital structures, exit mechanisms, and dispute resolution provisions. Support ongoing JV governance and partner relationship management.

Capital Markets and Related Transactions

Support and lead legal aspects of corporate financing transactions, including revolving credit facilities, term loans, bridge facilities, public debt offerings, refinancing transactions and debt amendments. Draft and negotiate credit agreements, indentures, guarantee agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documentation. Support rating agency engagement and disclosure considerations relating to financing transactions. Provide legal oversight for cash management structures, intercompany lending arrangements, and global treasury operations.

Subsidiary Governance and Other Strategic Initiatives

Oversee global subsidiary governance framework to ensure compliance with local corporate law requirements and internal policies. Support formation, dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization, and integration of domestic and international entities.