Senior Counsel, Corporate & M&A

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

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H1: Join Our Growing Legal Team as a Senior Counsel, Corporate & M&A
H2: Remote Opportunity with Zendesk for Experienced Legal Professional

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- Join a World-Class Legal Team at Zendesk
- Make a Lasting Impact on Strategic Transactions
- Remote Eligible with Strong Preference for San Francisco Bay Area Candidates
- Lead Integration Efforts for Successful M&A Deals
- Collaborate with Business Leaders to Provide Legal Solutions
- Support Pre-Closing Transaction Duties and Corporate Matters
- Be Part of a Customer-Focused Company with a Collaborative Work Ethic
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Offered

Job Description:
- Seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join Zendesk's growing legal team
- Support M&A function and Integrations Management Office
- Make a lasting impact on strategic transactions program at a high-growth private equity backed company
- Reports to Director, Corporate and Securities
- Remote eligible with preference for San Francisco Bay Area candidates

Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic transaction processes
- Act as key point of contact for legal matters for the Integrations Management Office
- Build effective team with Integrations Management Office to drive successful integrations
- Advise business leaders on legal risks and propose business oriented solutions
- Lead and coordinate multiple business teams on key corporate and legal decisions
- Support pre-closing transaction duties, including negotiations and diligence
- Lead integration project management efforts on behalf of Legal team
- Assist Corporate Legal team on other corporate matters
- Own special projects as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:
- 7+ years corporate and M&A experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of US state bar
- Strong organization and detail-oriented skills
- Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
- Strong business acumen and ability to provide actionable legal guidance
- Experience maintaining corporate records
- Collaborative and upbeat work ethic
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels
- Upholds highest standards of discretion and confidentiality
- Appreciation for impact of a satisfied team and enjoys working across time zones and cultures
- Curiosity, technical savvy, and passion for working in a customer-focused company
- Willingness to work on tasks of all sizes with integrity and tact
- Excellent decision-making skills and ability to prioritize high-impact initiatives
- Thrives in environments that require problem solving and decision making
- Strong communication skills

About Zendesk:
- Founded to bring calm to the chaotic world of customer service
- Powers billions of conversations with well-known brands
- Advocates for digital-first customer experiences in the workplace
- Over 5,000 employees worldwide working remotely and in Zendesk offices

Zendesk is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Considers all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
- AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer

Reasonable Accommodations:
- Zendesk offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans
- If accommodations are needed for the application process or employee selection process, please contact with specific request.

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Bonus, benefits, incentives

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Legal advice, transaction management, project management, corporate governance, securities regulations, team building, negotiation, decision-making, communication, problem-solving, customer service, diversity and inclusion, accommodation requests

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, active membership in a US state bar

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