Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

What You Will Do

• 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

About You

• 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

Bonus If You

• Experience with venture investments or corporate venture capital programs and managing corporate entities
• IPO experience
• International transaction experience
• Experience building agents or bots for legal workflows

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.

San Francisco, CA base pay range: $250,000 - $270,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program.