Counsel

Overview: Agilent is seeking an experienced corporate or senior corporate counsel to be a member of the Corporate practice group of the Agilent legal department, focusing principally on supporting Agilent's M&A program. This group provides legal counsel and support regarding, among other things, strategic transactions (including M&A, divestitures, joint ventures and equity investments), corporate and securities matters including '34 Act and other securities laws compliance, corporate governance and Board of Director support, stock plan administration, and executive compensation

Company: Agilent is an S&P 500 global company headquartered in Santa Clara, California and operating in 30 countries, that provides instruments, software, services, and consumables for laboratories. Agilent was established in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard. The Company has pivoted from optics, semiconductors, and test & measurement equipment for electronics and now focuses on pharmaceutical, chemical and advanced material, food safety, environmental and forensics, diagnostics & clinical, and academia & government (research) markets. Two-thirds of their business is conducted outside of the US.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of M&A experience, including training at a large law firm. Securities law and SEC reporting and compliance matters, including earnings press releases, periodic reports, proxy statements and annual reports, disclosure advice, and investor relations, shareholder engagement, corporate finance, treasury and communications support experience is preferred but not required.

Location: Santa Clara, CA. For local candidates, Flexible Workplace program available: 3 days in the office (Tues-Thurs); 2 days remote preferred. For remote candidates, ability to commute one week per quarter expected.

Bar: Candidate must be admitted to a US state bar. Non-California bar members must be qualified to practice law in California as registered in-house counsel.

Company Overview

Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The Company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Around the world, Agilent's people bring innovations, technologies, and services to the forefront of science. Agilent teams design and manufacture a wide array of advanced analytical, research, and diagnostic solutions and tools for use inside and outside laboratories.

Agilent customers are finding new ways to treat cancer, ensure food, water, air, and medicine quality and safety, discover new drug treatments, research infectious diseases, and create alternative energy solutions for a greener planet. From start to finish, Agilent covers vast product solutions and services portfolio.

Additionally, the unique expertise of Agilent's CrossLab and technical teams provides valuable insight and support to Agilent's customers, helping them fully optimize their laboratories and resources to better focus on what is important: bringing great science to life.

In fiscal 2024, Agilent Technologies generated revenue of (US) $6.5 billion.

Position Overview

Agilent is seeking an experienced corporate or senior corporate counsel to be a member of the Corporate practice group of the Agilent legal department, focusing principally on supporting our M&A program. This group provides legal counsel and support regarding, among other things, strategic transactions (including M&A, divestitures, joint ventures and equity investments), corporate and securities matters including '34 Act and other securities laws compliance, corporate governance and Board of Director support, stock plan administration, and executive compensation. While Agilent is looking for a well-rounded candidate, this role will focus principally on providing legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, with a strong emphasis on due diligence, transaction structuring, and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will have significant M&A experience in a large law firm or corporate environment and a proven ability to lead and manage complex transactions with minimal supervision. The position reports directly to Diana Chiu, the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating term sheets, purchase agreements, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, HR, tax, compliance) to structure, negotiate, and close transactions.
• Collaborate and lead the legal functional teams (IP, compliance, commercial) to structure, negotiate and close transactions.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence processes, identifying and addressing legal, regulatory, and business risks.
• Assist with post-closing integration activities, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and legal requirements.
• Develop and implement best practices for M&A processes, including maintaining checklists, templates, and process guidelines.
• Provide guidance to business stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters, including antitrust, foreign investment, and intellectual property considerations.
• Liaise with outside counsel to manage legal support as needed balancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key Attributes

• Ability to think beyond the immediate situation. Show complex analytical and conceptual thinking abilities that connect the dots to identify disparate trends.
• Ability to cultivate a climate for innovative ideas to thrive. Welcome new thinking and encourage experimentation to build a tolerance for learning and mistakes.
• Proven ability to take ownership for results, expect excellent performance and challenge mediocrity.
• Ability to use metrics and data to drive towards solutions, measure progress, and inform better decision making. Agilent is a data driven company.
• Ability to recognize unconscious biases and work to eliminate them to drive more inclusive behaviors.
• Exhibit self-awareness, resilience, and agility. Carry yourself with confidence and display composure. Work with a sense of calmness and purpose.
• Hold yourself accountable to the highest standards as a representative of the Company.
• Embody Agilent's core values:
  • Uncompromising Integrity: Adhere to the highest standards.
  • Trust: Invest in authentic relationships.
  • Respect: Treat others as they want to be treated.
  • Teamwork: Act as one team.
  • Focus: Prioritize what matters most to Agilent.
  • Accountability: Empower ownership of our work and results.
  • Speaking up: Communicate with candor and listen closely.
  • Innovation: Seek better solutions in all we do.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• This position provides an opportunity to work for an established Fortune 500 public company yet in a nimble, fast-paced environment.
• Agilent is undergoing a transformation to become a leaner and more efficient organization by, among other things, streamlining legal processes and procedures. This role will be at the forefront of that transformation.
• This is a newly created position to support the strategic transactions and investments that Agilent will be undertaking for continued growth and expansion.

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of M&A experience, including training at a large law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex M&A deals from inception to post-close.
• Securities law and SEC reporting and compliance matters, including earnings press releases, periodic reports, proxy statements and annual reports, disclosure advice, and investor relations, shareholder engagement, corporate finance, treasury and communications support experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated hands-on solution-oriented experience.
• The position requires the ability to work independently and proactively, while also being a team player, on a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and the exercise of excellent judgment under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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