Assistant General Counsel, M&A

New Haven County Bar Association; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Discretionary PTO

Parental leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness programs

Learning & Development

ERGs

Job summary

Axon is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, to manage complex transactions, advise on securities compliance, and partner with the Board and executive team. Location includes Boston or NYC with a hybrid schedule.

You will oversee due diligence, draft and negotiate deal documents, and coordinate external counsel, supporting Axon’s growth and governance objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials.
• Admission to a State Bar within the United States.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience working for a top tier law firm. In-house experience a plus.
• Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance.
• Extensive experience in managing complex M&A transactions, preferably within technology or financial services.
• Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company’s business and legal objectives.
• Advise the company on Securities laws and reporting requirements.
• Drive best-in-class corporate governance in partnership with the CLO, including direct engagement with Axon’s Board of Directors and its committees.
• Lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence for potential M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Manage external legal counsel.
• Partner with Strategy & Corporate Development to advise the business and undertake complex M&A work.
• Prepare and present legal analyses and updates on M&A activities to the executive team and board of directors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents—purchase agreements, term sheets, NDAs—ensuring legal compliance and robust protection of Axon's interests.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with securities laws.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage filings or approvals.
• Provide post-merger integration legal support for contract assignments, employee transitions, and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

M&A experience

Securities law

Corporate governance

Legal writing

Negotiation

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. from accredited school

State Bar admission (US)

Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, you are a dynamic individual contributor who brings elite transactional training - from Cravath, Kirkland & Ellis, Wachtell, Sullivan & Cromwell, or a comparable white shoe firm - and significant experience advising public companies on complex M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, and other strategic transactions, as well as securities reporting and corporate governance requirements. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), you will assist the CLO in managing outside counsel, personally overseeing certain key corporate initiatives, and ensuring all M&A activities align with legal requirements and support the company's strategic objectives. You will advise and collaborate with Axon's Board of Directors, C-Suite, Corporate Development Team, and SEC & Financial Reporting Team.

Critically, you should bring a passion for technology, public safety and Axon's mission to Protect Life.

What You'll Do

Location: Boston or NYC

Reports to: Chief Legal Officer

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company's overall business and legal objectives.
• Advise the company on Securities laws and reporting requirements.
• Drive best-in-class corporate governance in partnership with the CLO, including direct engagement with Axon's Board of Directors and its committees.
• Help lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes for potential M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Help manage external legal counsel.
• Partner with the Strategy & Corporate Development team to advise the business and undertake complex M&A work.
• Prepare and present legal analyses and updates on M&A activities to the executive team and board of directors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents - including purchase agreements, term sheets, NDAs, and ancillary instruments - ensuring legal compliance and robust protection of Axon's interests.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with securities laws.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage necessary filings or approvals.
• Provide post-merger integration legal support for contract assignments, employee transitions, and regulatory compliance. resolving any legal issues during integration.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials
• Admission to a State Bar within the United States
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience working for a top tier law firm. In-house experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance.
• Extensive experience in managing complex M&A transactions, preferably within the technology or financial services sector.
• Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, problem solving abilities and organization/prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a team and in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.

Work Location

This role is based out of our NYC or Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range

$205,380-$360,000 USD

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, effort, and working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We are committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances - and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work.