Senior Corporate Counsel - M&A & Strategic Transactions

About the Role

A highly respected, employee-owned professional services organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions to join its legal team in Dallas, Texas. This is a newly created growth position driven by increased M&A activity and the organization’s continued expansion. After decades of primarily organic growth, the company has become increasingly acquisitive and expects M&A to remain an important component of its long-term strategy. While M&A will be the primary focus, this is a broad corporate legal role offering exposure to contracts, corporate governance, risk management, and other strategic business matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate transactional and government law matters.
• Assist in all stages of M&A deals, including structuring, due diligence, contracts, and closing.
• Conduct comprehensive legal and factual research to identify potential risks and legal issues.
• Provide counsel on corporate structure, board matters, shareholder rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership.
• Assist with administration of employee stock ownership plans.
• Oversee entity formation and maintenance, both domestic and international.
• Manage shareholder records and negotiate commercial contracts and office leases.
• Coordinate with internal and external legal teams as necessary.
• Perform other duties as determined by senior legal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant corporate legal experience, with meaningful hands-on M&A transaction experience.
• Experience supporting transactions from initial stages through closing.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and issue-spotting capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with senior executives and cross-functional business leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, relationship-driven environment.
• Combination of law firm and in-house corporate experience is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

Full-time, on-site position requiring physical presence at the office Monday through Friday during standard business hours.