General & Corporate Counsel
Provides broad legal advice on corporate governance, M&A, securities, and strategic transactions.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Leading and supporting mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions through full lifecycle including deal structuring, negotiation, and closing
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate transaction documents including purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary contracts
Advising on corporate governance matters including board preparation, committee charters, organizational documents, and governance policies
Managing capital markets transactions including equity and debt financings, venture rounds, and liquidity events
Providing strategic business advice to executive leadership and cross-functional teams on legal and transaction matters
Overseeing capitalization table management, equity incentive plans, stock option programs, and equity-related compliance
Conducting and coordinating legal due diligence for transactions with risk identification and documentation
Advising on executive compensation structures, employment agreements for senior leadership, and equity award design
Managing entity formation, subsidiary governance, and corporate administration across multiple jurisdictions
Preparing and reviewing SEC filings and managing securities law compliance and disclosure obligations
Drafting and negotiating customer-facing agreements including service agreements and data processing agreements
Advising on regulatory compliance and monitoring emerging legislative and regulatory developments
Navigating complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments and international expansion
Managing complex litigation matters and representing the company in dispute resolution
Structuring and advising on intercompany transactions and entity relationships
Advising on intellectual property protection, patent strategy, and IP portfolio development
Advising on post-transaction integration and M&A closing compliance matters
Managing insider trading policies, trading plan approvals, and securities pre-clearance processes
Managing trademark registration and protection across multiple jurisdictions
Advising on nonprofit governance, tax-exempt status compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities
Navigating artificial intelligence legal implications including data privacy, model usage, and emerging AI-specific regulations
Operating effectively in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments with ambiguity and changing priorities
Collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Tax, Accounting, and other business units
Communicating complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders and senior leadership
Managing relationships with outside counsel and coordinating external legal support
Developing and scaling legal processes, frameworks, and standardized templates to improve team efficiency
Building and leading legal teams with focus on excellence, mentorship, and team scaling
Providing independent strategic perspective while understanding need to build solutions that scale
Maintaining organized legal documentation, records management, and corporate filing systems
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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