Corporate - Asset/Investment Management Attorney / Corporate - M&A Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Corporate - Asset/Investment Management Attorney / Corporate - M&A Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 9 yrs required

No

Job Title: Sr. Counsel, M&A

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, warrants, and other corporate transactions throughout all stages of the transaction lifecycle, including the assessment of potential targets, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and deal execution.
- Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management, and execution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including definitive agreements, letters of intent, and ancillary documents.
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams across the company on post-closing integration matters.
- Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to securities law, antitrust, data privacy, and other compliance matters that may impact M&A transactions.
- Provide support and guidance on other corporate matters.
- Manage outside counsel effectively, including the selection of advisors and coordination of efforts to ensure effective legal support during the transaction process.
- Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices for M&A transactions.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to any state bar.
- 9+ years of legal experience in a law firm as well as experience working in-house as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments.
- Experience with corporate transactions in the technology sector.
- Ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility and a willingness to work extended hours when necessary.
- Proven ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Positive attitude and high emotional intelligence. No job is too big or too small.
- Common sense and a good sense of humor.

Salary Information:
- The national base pay range for this position within the United States is between $214,200 and $315,000 USD.
- Compensation includes opportunities for equity grants.
- A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program are also included.
- Detailed paid time off includes flexible paid time off/vacation for salaried roles, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year, and vacation and sick time accrual for hourly roles based on hours worked.

Company Overview:
At Company, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us evolve from being known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. True innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. We ensure no employee or applicant faces discrimination or harassment based on various protected categories and strive to prevent inappropriate behavior. We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Legal Compliance:
Pursuant to applicable fair chance hiring ordinances and regulations, we consider employment for any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. If accommodations are needed, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.