Overview
An experienced corporate and M&A lawyer is sought to join a Practical Law Corporate and M&A team based in the United States. This role involves creating and maintaining expert legal content and supporting the development of AI-powered legal solutions.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and maintain clear, current, and practical legal content aligned with market practice, customer needs, and business objectives.
- Review and edit content produced by colleagues and external expert contributors.
- Stay updated on legal, practice, and market developments to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
- Support the development of AI-powered legal solutions using legal expertise.
- Assist in the development and application of internal AI editorial tools.
- Develop and maintain relationships with lawyers and industry groups to ensure content reflects current market practice.
- Collaborate with product management, sales, marketing, and technology teams as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree with a current license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience as a corporate and M&A lawyer in a law firm or in-house, with a track record of leading complex M&A deals.
- Extensive experience in:
- Corporate law, including entity formation and governance, with in-depth knowledge of Delaware General Corporation Law, Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and Delaware case law.
- Mergers and acquisitions (public or private), including drafting and negotiating M&A agreements and advising boards and senior management.
- Experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, including structuring and negotiating LBOs, minority/majority investments, carve-outs, take-privates, add-ons, and related transactional and financing agreements is preferred.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate legal practice clearly, concisely, and in plain English.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and in teams.
- Strong technical skills and ability to utilize various tools, including generative AI technologies, to enhance productivity and accuracy.
- Adaptability to work on diverse projects within the generative AI space and emerging technologies.
- Curiosity about the intersection of AI and legal practice and openness to change.
- Experience using AI tools in legal work.
Candidates advancing to a second interview will be required to complete a writing test.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in complex transactions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $119,700 USD - $222,300 USD, depending on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
- Eligibility for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
- Flexible vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays including two company mental health days.
- Parental leave and sabbatical leave.
- Optional employee-paid benefits: hospital, accident, sickness insurance, life and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Fitness reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.
- Group Legal Identity Theft Protection (employee-paid).
- Access to 529 Plan, commuter benefits, adoption and surrogacy assistance, tuition reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
Location
United States
Additional Information
This role supports the creation of trusted, practical legal content and AI-driven legal solutions. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs. The job posting closes on 03/27/2026.