M&A Corporate Counsel — Strategic Transactions Lead

Anthropic Limited; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic Limited seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel, M&A to lead diverse strategic transactions from diligence to post-closing integration. The role partners with Legal, Corporate Development, Finance, and executive teams to advance growth objectives and structure complex deals.

The candidate will draft and negotiate transaction documents, manage cross-functional due diligence, and develop playbooks to scale M&A processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and meet local in-house licensing requirements.
• Experience drafting and negotiating M&A transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and ancillary closing documentation.
• A deep understanding of transaction structures, including stock purchases, asset purchases, mergers, acquihires.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal workstreams on M&A transactions—from due diligence through closing and post-closing integration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including letters of intent and purchase agreements.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence across cross-functional teams and third-party advisors.
• Provide practical counsel on deal structuring, risk allocation, purchase price mechanics, indemnification, and other key terms.
• Prepare materials for executive leadership and the Board on transaction matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Deal drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Education

JD (or equivalent)

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anthropic Limited seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel, M&A to lead diverse strategic transactions from diligence to post-closing integration. The role partners with Legal, Corporate Development, Finance, and executive teams to advance growth objectives and structure complex deals.

The candidate will draft and negotiate transaction documents, manage cross-functional due diligence, and develop playbooks to scale M&A processes across the organization.