Corporate Development Counsel

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Corporate Development Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate transaction documents for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments
• Lead and manage the legal due diligence process, coordinating with internal specialists and summarizing findings
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Corporate Development team and manage outside counsel on M&A transactions

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active state bar membership
• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience focused on M&A, including hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating agreements
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, and securities law
• Experience at a law firm in its M&A/Corporate practice is preferred; in-house experience at a technology company is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to apply legal principles pragmatically and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously