M&A Attorney (REMOTE)

About Cognizant Corporate Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. About the role As a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney, you will be a key member of the M&A legal group, supporting the Corporate Development department with an emphasis on U.S. transactions while also handling international transactions. You will serve as a lead M&A deal attorney and provide leadership and support across the transaction lifecycle, from structuring and due diligence through documentation, signing, closing, and integration.
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.

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.

Prioritize quality, stay curious, and commit to continuous learning. Take ownership, build relationships, and focus on personal growth to help drive business strategy and create impactful work.
What you must have to be considered At least five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Undergraduate and J.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.

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.

These will help you succeed M&A experience involving technology or professional-services companies.

Previous in-house M&A experience.

Work model - Remote We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Salary and Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until November 12,2026.
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.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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