Group Director & Lead Counsel (Strategic Transactions)

What You'll Do

• Transactional Leadership : 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.
• Strategic Advice : Provide strategic advice and support to senior management on potential strategic transactions and other corporate development activities.
• Due Diligence : Oversee and conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential targets, identifying risks and opportunities and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Negotiation : 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.
• M&A Integration : Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities, including addressing legal, regulatory and compliance issues.
• Investment Lifecycle Management : Manage post-investment activities, including capital calls, distributions, shareholder actions and exits.
• Regulatory Matters : Ensure all strategic transaction activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies, and manage interactions with regulatory bodies as necessary.
• General Corporate Matters : Assist on general corporate matters as needed.
• External Counsel Management : Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring effective collaboration and cost-efficient delivery of legal services.
• Program Management : 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.
• Analytical Ability : 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.
• Team Player : Hands on, roll-up-the-sleeves mindset and ability to work as part of collaborative and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability : 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.
• 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.
• Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.
• Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Our benefits programs include: 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.
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