Corporate Development Counsel — M&A & Strategy (Remote)

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work environment

Inclusive culture

Professional development

Job summary

U.S. Soccer Federation in the United States is seeking a Counsel, Corporate Development to lead complex transactions that advance strategic priorities.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Strategy to structure deals, conduct due diligence, and manage risk across M&A, JV, and financing initiatives. You will report to the Deputy General Counsel and may work in person at the National Training Center in Fayetteville, GA or remotely, with occasional travel to meetings and member offices as

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law, in good standing, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–6 years of corporate legal experience, preferably at a top-tier law firm, with a significant focus on corporate transactions.
• Strong ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal colleagues.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to quality work product, ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Must be able to connect "micro" details to the "macro" vision and mission.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support the legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of significant corporate transactions, including term sheets, letters of intent, managed services agreements, joint venture agreements, acquisition agreements, bylaw amendments, strategic alliance agreements, financing agreements, real estate-related agreements, and other transaction documentation.
• Perform legal due diligence for transactions, identifying legal, regulatory, and commercial risks and opportunities.
• Partner closely with leaders across Corporate Development, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, and Finance to evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, and drive successful deal execution.
• Coordinate with outside counsel to ensure efficient, high-quality support on large transactions.
• Research and advise on transaction-related regulatory approval strategies.
• Prepare concise materials for executive leaders (and, as necessary, the Board of Directors) on transaction structure, key risks, and approval requirements.
• Support transaction integration and post-closing activities, including implementation of legal and governance requirements.

Skills

Corporate law

Mergers & acquisitions

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Clear communication

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

U.S. Soccer Federation in the United States is seeking a Counsel, Corporate Development to lead complex transactions that advance strategic priorities.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Strategy to structure deals, conduct due diligence, and manage risk across M&A, JV, and financing initiatives. You will report to the Deputy General Counsel and may work in person at the National Training Center in Fayetteville, GA or remotely, with occasional travel to meetings and member offices as