Senior Counsel - Corporate and M&A (In-house, FT, Remote)

Overview

This role involves serving as Senior Counsel – Corporate / M&A on a remote, full-time in-house counsel contract engagement with an opportunity to convert to a permanent position. The position supports complex domestic and international transactions, working closely with the Division General Counsel/Head of M&A and collaborating with legal and business teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex agreements for corporate and M&A transactions
• Support acquisitions and divestitures, including domestic and cross-border matters
• Advise on corporate governance matters
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and legal teams to manage sophisticated transactional matters
• Communicate consistently with team members in a fast-paced, international environment

Requirements

• 10+ years of corporate and M&A transactional experience
• At least 8 years of experience at a major U.S. law firm or a sophisticated corporate/M&A boutique firm
• Significant hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements
• Substantial experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures
• Corporate transactional background, including drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactional matters
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions and collaborate with legal and business teams
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of residence (or eligible for an applicable in-house exemption)
• Excellent professional references
• In-house experience (particularly with a multinational company) is a plus but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience, particularly with a multinational company

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay: $185,000 - $200,000 (calculated on a full-time basis)
• Contract pay is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference

Benefits (for contract engagements and eligible employees):

• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of a company-authorized engagement
• Eligible employees working 20+ hours per week may receive group medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance
• Qualified 401k plan
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for Benefits-eligible attorneys

Location

• Fully remote
• Must be available to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours
• Timing: Immediate need

Position Details

• Type of role: Contract In-House Counsel engagement with potential to convert to a permanent position
• Term: Initial 6–9 months, with potential for extension
• Schedule: Full-time

Confidentiality

Candidates will not be proposed to prospective clients without prior consent. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.