Assistant General Counsel (Corporate)

Overview

This role is for an Assistant General Counsel (Corporate) based in the United States, supporting a fast-growing, technology-driven organization operating at the intersection of AI, data, and global security. The position involves leading and scaling the corporate legal function, managing complex M&A transactions, equity financings, and strategic investments, while developing governance and compliance infrastructure to support long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, strategic investments, and equity financings as primary deal counsel.
• Design and implement scalable corporate governance frameworks, including board processes, equity structures, and multi-entity compliance systems.
• Develop AI-assisted legal workflows to accelerate due diligence, reduce cycle times, and improve efficiency in corporate transactions.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership to enable faster, informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain legal infrastructure such as templates, playbooks, and self-service tools to reduce reliance on external counsel.
• Oversee multi-entity global compliance obligations and implement systems to proactively identify and manage legal risk.
• Collaborate closely with finance, product, and executive teams to support business growth and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of corporate legal experience with direct ownership of M&A, equity financings, or strategic investment transactions.
• Active US bar admission and JD from an accredited law school.
• Prior in-house experience at a high-growth technology company is required; BigLaw-only backgrounds are not sufficient.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions from structuring through execution and closing.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across M&A agreements, financing documents, and governance materials.
• Proven ability to advise executive stakeholders and translate legal complexity into clear business decisions.
• Experience building scalable legal systems, including templates, workflows, and governance frameworks.
• Strong fluency with AI tools and ability to design AI-assisted legal processes.
• Highly pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset with strong judgment in fast-moving environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with potential performance-based incentives.
• Equity participation in a high-growth organization.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401k).
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family support programs.
• Home office and remote work support.
• Wellness, mental health, and employee assistance resources.
• Professional development and learning support.
• Additional voluntary benefits including life and disability coverage.

Location

• United States (remote or as specified by the organization)

This position requires active US bar admission and is based in the United States.