Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Development

You will provide legal support in complex M&A and other strategic transactions from end to end, bringing practical judgment, deep subject matter expertise, and a collaborative mindset. This position is ideal for a dynamic deal lawyer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys partnering closely with business teams, and is motivated by shaping high value corporate initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to influence impactful corporate transactions that shape the company's long term strategy.
• High visibility role working directly with executive leadership.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that empowers legal professionals to innovate and lead.
• Opportunity for meaningful professional growth in rapidly changing technology sector
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
  

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Leadership and Strategic Advisory

Lead and manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, venture investments, strategic partnerships, and other transactional matters from initial evaluation through closing and post-closing, including:

• providing pragmatic guidance on deal structuring, valuation considerations, governance issues, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment

• conducting and coordinating cross-functional due diligence, and preparing findings and risk assessments with actionable mitigation strategies;

• leading and managing the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of transaction documentation

• partnering closely with internal experts to advise on corporate governance matters, including approvals, resolutions, and disclosure considerations, as well as regulatory and legal developments affecting the corporate development landscape (e.g., antitrust, foreign investment, data/privacy, and securities regulations).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with relevant internal stakeholders, including finance, tax, HR, IP, compliance, IT, business and integration teams, to ensure cohesive planning and execution of strategic transactions.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel effectively to ensure high quality, cost efficient outcomes.
• Support post-closing integration planning, including employment, equity, IP, and regulatory matters.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in complex corporate and transactional work, with a strong focus on M&A.
• Demonstrated ability to structure, negotiate, and close sophisticated transactions, including those with international, multijurisdictional elements.
• Strong drafting skills and fluency across a range of transactional structures.
• Strong competency in key intellectual property considerations involved in technology sector transactions
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent matters in a fast-paced environment.

Priority candidates will additionally have experience supporting venture capital, minority investments, or emerging company transactions; familiarity with technology sector transactions, especially innovation driven or IP intensive businesses; and experience with data privacy, IP, and employment/equity issues encountered in M&A.

Future-fit Competencies

We are seeking candidates who consistently demonstrate the following:

1. Strategic Business Partnership

• Ability to embed with business leaders as a trusted, solutions oriented advisor.
• Demonstrates commercial instinct and understands how legal choices impact strategic outcomes.

2. Commercial & Analytical Judgment

• Balances business objectives, legal risk, and operational realities with sound judgment.
• Brings a pragmatic, "clear yes / clear no / clear path forward" style to decision making.

3. Communication Excellence

• Communicates with clarity and impact, especially when translating complex legal issues for non-lawyers.
• Skilled negotiator with strong presence and credibility.

4. Collaboration & Influence

• Operates effectively in matrixed, global teams; works fluidly across functions and time zones.
• Builds trust quickly and aligns stakeholders around shared objectives.

5. Adaptability & Resilience

• Thrives amid ambiguity, shifting priorities, and time sensitive environments.
• Maintains poise under pressure and delivers consistently high quality output.

6. Ownership & Leadership

• Proactive self starter who anticipates needs, escalates wisely, and drives matters to completion.
• Models integrity, accountability, and discretion in handling sensitive information.