M&A Counsel

What You'll Do

As our M&A Counsel you will be the primary legal partner supporting our corporate development and strategic growth initiatives, guiding transactions from creation through closing and post-transaction integration. You will partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, People and Culture, and executive leadership. This partnership will deliver practical, risk-adjusted legal advice that enables the business to move quickly while managing legal and regulatory risk.

You will be part of a global legal team that is reimagining how we serve our clients. You will guide the integration of AI across the M&A lifecycle, deploying innovative solutions and benchmarking against leading practices. You will report to the VP and AGC, Corporate.

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

• 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 documents and ancillary agreements
• Manage and conduct legal due diligence and summarize findings into applicable risk assessments
• Advises on deal structuring, main legal risks, and mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Cook up with internal subject matter experts (e.g., privacy, IP, security, product, and employment) to assess transaction-related risks
• Manage outside counsel, ensuring 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 agreement
• Improve deal processes and implement scalable best practices, including playbooks to refine M&A processes
• Stay current on legal and market trends in M&A
• Leverage legal technology in place, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency, diligence, and knowledge management and reduce costs

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of experience as an M&A attorney (with top law firm or relevant in-house experience)
• Experience drafting, negotiating, structuring and advising on M&A
• Experience leading or supporting transactions from diligence through closing, including managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience working with modern legal-tech tools, including AI, to work smarter, respond faster, and provide a better client experience.

Pay Range Details

• Colorado: $153,300-$252,900 (annually)
• Washington: $153,300-$279,600 (annually)
• California: $153,300-$306,300 (annually)
• NYC: $185,500-$306,300 (annually)

How We’ll Take Care Of You

• Total Rewards
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Inclusive culture and diversity

What You Need To Know About Avalara

• We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.
• We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year.
• We’re a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
• We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear.
• We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer