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xAIxAIPalo Alto, CA

Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel leading M&A, joint ventures, investments, partnerships, and strategic transactions for an AI company. Requires JD, 6+ years at top-tier law firm in corporate/M&A, bar admission, and on-site work in Palo Alto.

200k – 230k/yr
On-site6+ YOELegal

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships and other strategic transactions from start to finish, including diligence, deal structuring, drafting, negotiating, executing and integrating
  • Partner closely with corporate development, finance and operation teams to execute a smooth and efficient deal process
  • Drive post-closing integration
  • Build processes, templates, and playbooks for mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions
  • Advise on corporate governance, including subsidiary board matters and consents
  • Oversee subsidiary maintenance, including formations, dissolutions, and compliance across US and international entities
  • Provide counsel on general corporate matters
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and possess a can-do attitude

Basic Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • 6+ years in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firm
  • Expertise in complex corporate structures and transactions, including diligence, structuring and negotiation
  • Experience representing mature private and public companies
  • Flexible team player, able to adapt to rapid developments and diverse projects in a fast paced organization working with novel legal issues

Additional Requirements

  • Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
  • This position is based in Palo Alto, CA. This role is based on-site, five days a week - remote work not considered
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Compensation and Benefits

  • $200,000 - $230,000 USD base salary
  • Equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

Skills

mergers and acquisitionscorporate governancesubsidiary managementdue diligenceDeal StructuringContract Negotiationcorporate transactions

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