M&A Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as the primary legal partner supporting corporate development and strategic growth initiatives, guiding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions from inception through closing and post-transaction integration. The position requires collaboration with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, People and Culture, and executive leadership to provide practical, risk-adjusted legal advice that enables swift business decisions while managing legal and regulatory risks. The role is part of a global legal team focused on innovation, including integrating AI across the M&A lifecycle to enhance efficiency and benchmarking against leading practices. This is a remote position within the United States reporting to the VP and Associate General Counsel, Corporate.

Responsibilities

• Lead a steady pipeline of domestic and international M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions
• Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice throughout the deal lifecycle, from initial structuring through closing and integration
• Draft stock and asset purchase agreements and ancillary documents
• Manage and conduct legal due diligence and summarize findings into risk assessments
• Advise on deal structuring, key legal risks, and mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts (e.g., privacy, intellectual property, security, product, and employment) to assess transaction-related risks
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality legal support while driving cost-efficient use of external resources
• Coordinate integration planning and execution, including governance, contractual obligations, employee matters, and operational agreements
• Improve deal processes and implement scalable best practices, including developing playbooks to refine M&A processes
• Stay current on legal and market trends in M&A
• Leverage legal technology, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency, diligence, knowledge management, and reduce costs

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an M&A attorney, either at a top law firm or relevant in-house experience
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, structuring, and advising on M&A transactions
• Experience leading or supporting transactions from due diligence through closing, including managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Familiarity with modern legal technology tools, including AI, to improve work efficiency and client service

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay ranges by state (annual):

• Colorado: $153,300 - $252,900
• Washington: $153,300 - $279,600
• California: $153,300 - $306,300
• New York City: $185,500 - $306,300

Actual salary may vary based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Benefits generally include paid time off, paid parental leave, private medical, life, and disability insurance (varying by location), and eligibility for bonuses.

Location

This is a remote position within the United States.