Key skills
AIVercelNegotiationSales
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including structuring, diligence, negotiation, closing, and integration
- Serve as the primary legal partner for Vercel Ventures, advising on deal execution and risk across the investment lifecycle
- Support corporate governance, securities matters, and any future public company readiness and SEC reporting efforts
- Assist with general corporate matters including any debt and equity financings, board and stockholder matters, global entity management, and secondary sales
- Opportunity to assist on employment-related matters
- Identify opportunities to improve and scale transaction processes and legal frameworks to increase speed and consistency
- Advise executives and senior leaders on transaction-related risks and tradeoffs, enabling informed and timely decision-making
- Manage and coordinate outside counsel to deliver high-quality, efficient outcomes
- Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for cross-functional teams
Requirements
- 8+ years of legal experience, including significant M&A and general corporate transactional experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience
- Exposure to public company readiness and SEC reporting requirements
- Experience supporting high-growth technology companies and ability to balance business objectives with legal and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute complex transactions with minimal oversight
- Strong judgment with the ability to assess risk and make decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve legal workflows and execution speed
- Ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams
- Licensed to practice law in California or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow
- we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.