Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance & M&A

Overview

This role involves serving as Corporate Counsel focused on Corporate Governance and M&A within a technology company that provides an AI-driven digital work platform supporting flexible, secure, work-from-anywhere experiences. The position plays a key role in managing the legal entity structure, executing strategic transactions, and supporting executive-level corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive corporate governance activities including preparation of board and committee materials, minutes, resolutions, written consents, corporate policies, and governance best practices.
• Act as director, officer, or legal representative for multiple international subsidiaries and support governance obligations across a global entity portfolio.
• Oversee legal entity governance for the global subsidiary structure, collaborating with Finance, Tax, and other stakeholders on subsidiary maintenance, intercompany structuring, and international expansion.
• Support strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, strategic investments, and other corporate initiatives, including due diligence, drafting, issue spotting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Manage third-party corporate diligence and information requests, including KYC, AML, and UBO inquiries, and develop scalable processes and self-help materials to streamline workflows.
• Lead design, documentation, and continuous improvement of corporate governance processes, tools, and templates to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Assist executive leadership with projects related to governance modernization, entity simplification, compliance readiness, and corporate risk management.
• Contribute to legal team operational improvements, including adoption of technology and automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of corporate legal experience, including at least 4 years of in-house experience at a technology company or equivalent senior-level corporate and transactional experience.
• Strong expertise in corporate governance and M&A, including end-to-end transaction support and governance responsibilities.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of international subsidiaries, including governance, compliance, and ongoing legal entity maintenance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting international expansion, including entity formation and governance setup in new countries.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax structures and operating models commonly used in multinational companies, such as buy-sell and cost-plus arrangements, with ability to collaborate effectively with Tax and Finance teams.
• Ability to operate autonomously on complex matters and exercise sound judgment in fast-paced, high-stakes situations.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Core Competencies

• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset balancing legal risk and business objectives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills capable of handling multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Effective collaborator who builds trust and credibility with cross-functional partners at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain clarity, professionalism, and momentum when managing complex and time-sensitive matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or mentoring legal professionals or interest in growing into a people-management role.
• Experience supporting private-equity-backed or high-growth technology companies with complex global entity structures.
• Familiarity with using AI tools in legal work or designing AI-enabled workflows to streamline legal processes.
• Experience supporting cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdiction governance requirements.
• Knowledge of equity administration, cap table management, or executive compensation matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical base salary range: USD $152,812 – $254,687 per year.
• Eligibility for participation in a corporate bonus program.
• Competitive benefits including employee ownership, health insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, disability insurance, paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Location

• Based in Atlanta or elsewhere in the USA.
• Hybrid or remote work options available.
• Travel expected up to 5%.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and employees with protected disabilities.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.