Corporate Counsel
About this role
Leading and supporting mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and partnerships from start to finish forms the core daily focus for this Corporate Counsel. Responsibilities span drafting, negotiating, structuring, executing, and integrating strategic transactions while partnering closely with corporate development, finance, and operations teams. Additional duties involve driving post-closing integration, establishing templates and playbooks, managing subsidiary governance, and advising internal clients on complex legal matters.
Operating within a small, flat organization, the legal team collaborates directly with engineering, tax, accounting, and operations to advance artificial intelligence initiatives. Ideal candidates possess a strong work ethic, exceptional prioritization skills, and the flexibility to navigate novel legal issues within a fast-paced environment. All staff maintain a hands-on approach and contribute directly to organizational goals.
This full-time position requires working on-site five days a week in Palo Alto, Austin, New York, or Washington, D.C. Professionals who thrive on curiosity and demonstrate strong communication abilities find a suitable home in this flat structure.
What you will do
- Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships, and other strategic transactions through diligence, structuring, drafting, negotiating, executing, and integrating.
- Collaborate closely with corporate development, finance, and operation teams to ensure a smooth and efficient deal process.
- Drive post-closing integration and develop scalable processes, templates, and playbooks for future transactions.
- Advise internal clients on corporate governance, including subsidiary board matters, consents, formations, dissolutions, and compliance across domestic and international entities.
- Provide comprehensive counsel on general corporate matters and diverse business issues.
- Maintain a hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and handle novel legal questions.
What you need
- Earn a J.D. from an accredited law school and maintain admission to the bar in good standing in at least one U.S. State.
- Bring six or more years of experience in corporate law or mergers and acquisitions at a top-tier law firm or an in-house organization.
- Demonstrate expertise in complex corporate structures, transactions, diligence, structuring, and negotiation.
- Possess experience representing mature private and public companies.
- Adapt rapidly to diverse projects in a fast-paced environment and work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Meet U.S. Government export regulations under ITAR requirements as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible authorization holder.
Benefits
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Various other discounts and perks
Questions candidates ask
Can I work remotely in this role?
This position is office-based and on-site five days a week in Palo Alto, CA, Washington D.C., Austin, TX, or New York, NY. Remote work is not considered.
What is the compensation range for this position?
The base salary ranges from $220,000 to $260,000 USD. Base salary is just one part of the total rewards package, which also includes equity and various insurance plans.
What kind of background is required for applicants?
Candidates need a J.D. from an accredited law school and at least six years of experience in corporate law or mergers and acquisitions at a top-tier law firm or in-house company. Applicants must also be admitted to the bar in good standing in at least one U.S. State.
Are there specific citizenship or residency requirements?
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, a refugee, an asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.