[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Johnson Controls International jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Johnson Controls International # Senior Legal Director, Strategy and M&A Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America Full-time Director $184,000-276,000 Legal & Compliance Listed on Johnson Controls International’s official careers site. Posted October 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Johnson Controls International’s careers site →](https://jci.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JCI/job/Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United-States-of-America/Senior-Legal-Director--Strategy-and-M-A_WD30280545-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Johnson Controls International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/) / Senior Legal Director, Strategy and M&A ## Job description This position will join the legal team reporting to the Chief M&A Counsel and provide legal support for Johnson Controls’ global M&A activities. In this role you will advise senior leadership and the Strategy and Acquisition Office on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and equity investments. The transactions that you work on will have significant strategic value to the company. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to provide efficient and effective representation using a practical business-minded approach to risk assessment. The candidate will need the ability to: lead multiple, complex M&A transactions in a fast paced, energetic department of experienced M&A professionals ability to operate in a global environment and collaborate among functions, regions, business units, and internal and external counsel. advise on legal issues related to deal structure and documentation lead negotiations on complex M&A transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions draft and/or review with external counsel all relevant transaction documentation think creatively, provide practical and pragmatic advice, and drive improvements in transaction processes and execution manage external legal expenses and providing regular reports to management on deal status work independently, be a self-starter and be proactive be a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, unquestionable ethics and integrity, and sound judgment work well laterally both with other attorneys and with clients. be organized and hard-working, ability to maintain focus while managing complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment, and manage people and tasks to deadline. communicate professionally and effectively, write clearly and concisely, translate legal implications of contract terms into identifiable business risks and make recommendations based on a considered risk-benefit analysis Key requirements are: - Law degree and member of US state bar - Minimum of 10+ years legal experience - Substantial M&A transactional experience at a large law firm, including cross-border M&A experience - In-house experience preferred, particularly with a large multinational publicly-traded company - knowledge of antitrust and competition law - experience with venture capital a plus - Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Washington, DC area Hiring Salary Range: $184,000-276,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson - Controls Careers site at [https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us](https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us) Johnson - Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $184,000-276,000[Apply on Johnson Controls International’s careers site →](https://jci.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JCI/job/Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United-States-of-America/Senior-Legal-Director--Strategy-and-M-A_WD30280545-1) ## More jobs at Johnson Controls International ### [Country of Origin Trade Compliance Specialist (Remote)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/673a6c2ba0da78b43e8f/) Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America ### [ACE Technical Sales - Controls (Northwest)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/220d42cb968cee807005/) Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America ### [ACE Technical Sales - Controls (Southern CA or Phoenix AZ)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/f6ea05dec2d9d608b4ad/) Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America ### [ACE Technical Sales - Fire Detection (Southeast)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/73ecb8475451840f01a8/) Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America ### [ACE Technical Sales - Fire Suppression (California)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/7d531205d705764384db/) Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Legal At Home Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/b1b972cf7f83f844f2eb/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Director Business Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/6c7fac1e81bee4095b54/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Director, Media Portfolio Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/best-buy/jobs/be3edba438089b15a0e3/) Best Buy · Richfield, Minnesota ### [Director, Media Portfolio Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/best-buy/jobs/3f21e5f3222f0318431b/) Best Buy · Springfield, Illinois ### [Director, Copilot Growth Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/1271427d685c601ef6e2/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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