Senior Counsel, M&A - Confidential : Job Details

Senior Counsel, M&A

About the Company

Industry shaping provider of cloud-based data engineering tools

IndustryComputer Software

TypePrivately Held, VC-backed

Founded2013

Employees5001-10,000

Funding$200+ million

Categories

• Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology
• Machine Learning
• Software
• Internet
• Information Technology & Services
• Technology
• Data & Analytics
• Cloud Solutions
• Open Source
• Collaboration
• Computer Programming
• Professional Services
• Computers

Specialties

• apache spark
• apache spark training
• cloud computing
• big data
• data science
• unified analytics platform
• delta lake
• data lakehouse
• mlflow
• machine learning
• data engineering
• data warehousing
• data streaming
• and open source
• open source
• generative ai
• artificial intelligence
• data intelligence
• data management
• data goverance
• and ai/ml ops

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Counsel with a focus on M&A to join its legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all legal aspects of global M&A transactions, including negotiations, deal structuring, and post-closing integration. This role requires the ability to provide expert legal guidance and business-focused advice to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The Senior Counsel will also be involved in strategic transactions, such as joint ventures and investments, and must be adept at identifying and mitigating risks during the due diligence process.Applicants for the Senior Counsel position should have a minimum of 10 years' experience, with a J.D. from a top-tier law school and a strong background in M&A. The role demands a resourceful self-starter who is comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is excellent at building strong relationships. The ideal candidate will be a member of a state bar in good standing, with a proven track record of operating independently and interacting confidently with senior management. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a commitment to staying current on legal developments and industry trends are essential. The role also requires the ability to work effectively with internal and external teams across multiple geographical locations.

Hiring Manager TitleDirector & Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Securities, and M&A

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• Legal
• Corporate Development