Corporate Development Counsel

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time Corporate Development Counsel to manage legal aspects of M&A and strategic investment activities, including structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions, while working remotely and collaborating closely with senior leadership and various business teams.

Key responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate transaction documents for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments
• Lead the legal due diligence process, coordinating with internal specialists and summarizing findings for stakeholders
• Provide strategic legal advice 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 bar membership in at least one state
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience with a focus on M&A, including hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, and securities law
• Experience at a law firm in M&A/Corporate practice is preferred; in-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders