Corporate Development Counsel

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time Corporate Development Counsel, this remote position will manage the legal aspects of M&A and strategic investment activities, including structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions while collaborating closely with senior leadership and business teams.

Key responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate key transaction documents for acquisitions and 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 state bar membership
• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience focused on M&A, including drafting and negotiating complex transaction agreements
• Expertise in corporate law, contract law, and securities law
• Experience in a law firm's M&A/Corporate practice is strongly preferred; in-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to apply legal principles pragmatically and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously