Corporate Counsel

xAI; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Fertility benefits

Flexible vacation

Visa sponsorship

401(k) plan

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships and other strategic transactions. You will work with finance, tax, accounting, operations and engineering to structure deals and manage governance across US and international entities.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firm, a J.D., and proven experience representing mature private and public companies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firm.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Experience representing mature private and public companies.
• Expertise in complex corporate structures and transactions, including diligence, structuring and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships and other strategic transactions from start to finish, including diligence, deal structuring, drafting, negotiating, executing and integrating.
• Partner closely with corporate development, finance and operation teams to execute a smooth and efficient deal process.
• Drive post-closing integration.
• Build processes, templates, and playbooks for mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions.
• Advise on corporate governance, including subsidiary board matters and consents.
• Oversee subsidiary maintenance, including formations, dissolutions, and compliance across US and international entities.
• Provide counsel on general corporate matters.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and possess a can-do attitude.

Skills

M&A experience

Diligence

Negotiation

Corporate transactions

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• SpaceXAI’s legal team plays a critical role, working closely with finance, tax, accounting, operations and engineering, to achieve our mission
• As a Corporate Counsel, you will support and lead mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships and other strategic transactions
• You’ll also handle corporate governance and subsidiary management and provide counsel to multiple internal clients on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues
• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships and other strategic transactions from start to finish, including diligence, deal structuring, drafting, negotiating, executing and integrating
• Partner closely with corporate development, finance and operation teams to execute a smooth and efficient deal process
• Drive post-closing integration
• Build processes, templates, and playbooks for mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions
• Advise on corporate governance, including subsidiary board matters and consents
• Oversee subsidiary maintenance, including formations, dissolutions, and compliance across US and international entities
• Provide counsel on general corporate matters
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and possess a can-do attitude

Benefits

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future

This role is for someone passionate about working at the intersection of AI and lawFlexible team player, able to adapt to rapid developments and diverse projects in a fast paced organization working with novel legal issuesExpertise in complex corporate structures and transactions, including diligence, structuring and negotiationExperience representing mature private and public companies6+ years in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firmJ.D. from an accredited law school

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of StateMust be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

This position is office-based, on-site, five days a week - remote work not consideredMust be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed