Partner closely with Chief Strategy Office and Legal leadership across all stages of acquisition transactions, including non-disclosure agreements, term sheets and letters of intent, deal structuring, running deal processes, drafting and negotiating definitive documents, closing deals and supporting integration and post-closing matters
Lead legal due diligence processes and coordinate with other functions to communicate findings, risks and recommended solutions to stakeholders
Play a key communication and coordination role across diverse functions and levels to complete transactions
Develop strategies and tools to drive continuous improvements in deal processes and execution, including by utilizing AI
Support corporate venture capital program and investments, including management of related outside counsel relationships and engagements
Develop legal strategies and efficient processes to coordinate and oversee such investments and ongoing portfolio management
Play a leading role in negotiating and drafting of strategic commercial and technology transactions and partnerships
Assist the broader Legal Department and Chief Strategy Officer on other high priority tasks and other corporate or transactional matters

5+ years of legal experience in M&A, with a preference for strategic acquisition transactions and some in-house experience or outside counsel work that includes a recurring buy-side relationship with an acquisitive client
Experience independently negotiating and running complex strategic transactions
Ability to think creatively, function independently and work proactively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated growth mindset and strong initiative—ambitious, adaptable, and willing to take ownership and tackle unfamiliar challenges with confidence
Excellent legal and business judgment, attention to detail and proven capacity to tackle complicated problems
Strong process orientation with a passion for continuous improvement and strong comfort with the use of AI and other technologies to support transactions
Team player with willingness to adapt and support the diverse needs of a dynamic legal department
Effective communicator with stakeholders and executives
Active bar membership (in good standing) in your state of residency, with eligibility to practice as in-house counsel.

Director, Strategic Transactions

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