Corporate Development Counsel

Job Summary

To support corporate growth initiatives, the full-time Corporate Development Counsel will manage the legal aspects of M&A and strategic investment activities, collaborating closely with senior leadership and business teams in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate transaction documents for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments
• Lead the end-to-end legal due diligence process, coordinating with internal specialists and summarizing findings for stakeholders
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Corporate Development team, providing strategic advice on deal structures and negotiation strategies

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active membership in at least one state bar
• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience focused on M&A, including hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, and securities law
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects under tight deadlines
• Prior experience at a law firm in M&A/Corporate practice is strongly preferred