Group Director & Lead Counsel (Strategic Transactions)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A transactions and strategic investments from inception to completion, including NDAs, due diligence, negotiation, definitive documentation and integration processes as applicable.
• Provide strategic advice and support to senior management on potential strategic transactions and other corporate development activities.
• Oversee and conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential targets, identifying risks and opportunities and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate complex transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, LP agreements, side letters and other ancillary agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities, including addressing legal, regulatory and compliance issues.
• Manage post-investment activities, including capital calls, distributions, shareholder actions and exits.
• Ensure all strategic transaction activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies, and manage interactions with regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Assist on general corporate matters as needed.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring effective collaboration and cost-efficient delivery of legal services.
• Contribute to development, implementation and improvement of playbooks, processes and training programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in M&A, with a combination of internationally recognized law firm experience and in-house experience (ideally within the technology sector) and proven track record of successfully handling complex transactions from inception to completion.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of M&A and investments transactions, corporate law and relevant industry practices. Proficiency in securities regulation a plus.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation, drafting, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Strong analytical, issue spotting and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to think critically and strategically.
• Integrity: High degree of integrity and ability to instill trust. Hands on, roll-up-the-sleeves mindset and ability to work as part of collaborative and cross-functional teams. Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Licensure: Admission to at least one state bar in good standing.

Pay

The annual salary range for California is $198,800 to $369,200. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options.
• and more.