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M&A Counsel

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What You'll Do As our M&A Counsel you will be the primary legal partner supporting our corporate development and strategic growth initiatives,

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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. This is a remote position within the United States.

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  • 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

  • Advise on deal structuring, main legal risks, and mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions

  • Coordinate 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

Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

  • 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.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States
Remote within one country
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
May 22, 2026
First seen
May 22, 2026
Last seen
May 22, 2026

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