Lead and support legal work for corporate development activities at all stages of an M&A deal, including transaction structuring, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, definitive agreement drafting and negotiation, and post-closing integration.
Partner closely with the Head of M&A legal and senior leadership to drive execution of the firm’s global M&A strategy.
Support Kraken's growing corporate governance needs as the company prepares for potential public company status, including advising on board governance, committee structures, policies, and processes.
Assist in preparing for and supporting board meetings and governance matters, including board and committee materials and minutes.
Advise on and support on SEC reporting and disclosure processes, corporate policies, and compliance frameworks.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, HR, and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.
Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure efficient and strategic use of external legal resources.
Provide creative, pragmatic, and business-focused legal advice to senior executives under tight timelines.

6+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters at a leading law firm or in-house legal department.
At least 2+ years of in-house experience, ideally with exposure to high-growth and acquisitive technology or financial services companies.
Strong background in corporate governance.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with an ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable advice.
Exceptional judgment, analytical rigor, and commercial sensibility.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Executive presence and ability to engage confidently with senior management and the board of directors.
Active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

Senior Counsel – Corporate

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