M&A Senior Attorney - Remote

Vivo HealthStaff Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); A distancia; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vivo HealthStaff Inc. seeks a Senior M&A Counsel to lead startup acquisitions and exit transactions end-to-end, from LOI to closing, leveraging AI-assisted workflows.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of M&A experience, Big Law training, and autonomous deal execution. Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is required. In-house experience is a plus, and the role emphasizes advisory leadership and deal strategy.

Formación

• 6–8 years of M&A experience in startup or growth-stage deals.
• Proven track record negotiating purchase agreements and deal terms.
• Big Law training from a reputable firm.
• Autonomous end-to-end deal execution without hand-holding.
• Experience with AI-assisted legal workflows is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead M&A transactions for startups and acquirers end-to-end.
• Serve as primary trusted advisor to founders and executives.
• Negotiate transaction documents with opposing counsel.
• Integrate and champion AI-native workflows for deal execution.
• Own the firm’s M&A vertical as practice leader.

Conocimientos

M&A experience

Executive advisory

Autonomous execution

Negotiation

AI tool fluency

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Herramientas

AI due diligence software

Contract analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

Senior M&A Counsel

Client Industry: Modern / Tech-Enabled Legal Services

Recruiter: LegalStaffers.com (A division of Vivo HealthStaff)

LegalStaffers.com (a division of Vivo HealthStaff) has been retained by an innovative, tech-forward legal provider to recruit a Senior M&A Counsel. This execution-focused role is designed for a seasoned corporate attorney to independently run startup acquisitions and exit transactions end-to-end-from LOI through closing-leveraging modern, AI-assisted workflows.

What You Will Be Doing

• End-to-End Deal Ownership: Lead M&A transactions for startup clients and acquirers, including stock/asset purchases, acqui-hires, earnout structures, and full company sales.
• Executive Advisory: Serve as the primary trusted advisor for founders and executive management teams across deal lifecycles.
• Direct Negotiation: Negotiate transaction documents directly with opposing counsel, applying modern tech-market M&A standards.
• AI Tool Integration: Utilize, refine, and champion AI-native legal platforms and automated workflows to accelerate deal execution and accuracy.
• Practice Leadership: Act as the dedicated subject matter expert owning the firm's M&A vertical.

Key Requirements

• 6-8 Years M&A Experience: Deep experience in the startup ecosystem (early- to growth-stage acquisitions, asset deals, acqui-hires, and founder exits).
• Core M&A Deal Mechanics: Expertise in drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, reps & warranties, indemnification provisions, and escrow/earnout structures.
• Big Law Background: Foundational training at a reputable national or international corporate law firm required.
• Autonomous Execution: Proven track record running deals end-to-end without hand-holding.
• AI Legal Tool Fluency: Hands‑on experience and high comfortability using AI-assisted legal tools (e.g., AI due diligence software, automated drafting tools, contract analytics).
• Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Nice-to-Have

• In-House Experience: Open to candidates currently working in-house who possess a prior Big Law M&A background.
• Ancillary M&A Knowledge: Working familiarity with ancillary deal issues, including employment, intellectual property (IP), and commercial legal matters.