Assistant General Counsel, M&A

The role

You will advise on complex M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions. You will also manage corporate governance, securities reporting, and legal strategy for M&A activities.

What you will do

• Develop and implement legal strategy for M&A activities.
• Advise the company on Securities laws and reporting requirements.
• Drive corporate governance in partnership with the CLO.
• Lead and coordinate due diligence for M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Manage external legal counsel.
• Partner with the Strategy & Corporate Development team.
• Prepare and present legal analyses to the executive team and board of directors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage filings or approvals.
• Provide post-merger integration legal support.

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials
• Admission to a State Bar within the United States
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working for a top tier law firm
• Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance
• Extensive experience in managing complex M&A transactions
• Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, problem solving abilities and organization/prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a team in a fast paced, dynamic team environment

Nice to have

• In-house experience is a plus
• Experience within the technology or financial services sector is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Snacks in our offices

Before you apply

• Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment

About the company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life using an ecosystem of devices and cloud software. The company works to address critical safety and justice issues.