Senior Legal Counsel overseeing M&A transactions and corporate governance at Vercel. Collaborate with teams across various legal matters for strategic growth and compliance.
Responsibilities
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.
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