M&A Senior Attorney - Remote

Vivo HealthStaff Inc.; Richmond (VA); À distance; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

You will serve as the primary advisor to founders and executives, negotiating documents directly and applying modern M&A standards. The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of M&A experience, a Big Law background, and proven autonomous execution across deal lifecycles, with fluency in AI-enabled tools for due diligence, drafting, and

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of M&A experience in startup ecosystem (early- to growth-stage).
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, reps & warranties, indemnification provisions, and earnout structures.
• Big Law background at a reputable national or international firm.
• Ability to run deals end-to-end with minimal hand-holding.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted legal tools and workflows.

Responsabilités

• Lead M&A transactions for startup clients and acquirers, including stock/asset purchases and full company sales.
• Serve as primary trusted advisor to founders and executive teams throughout deal lifecycles.
• Negotiate transaction documents directly with opposing counsel.
• Utilize and champion AI-native legal platforms to accelerate deal execution.
• Own the firm's M&A vertical as practice leader.

Connaissances

M&A deal execution

Executive advisory

Negotiation

AI tool fluency

Autonomous execution

Bar admission

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Outils

AI due diligence software

Automated drafting tools

Contract analytics

Description du poste

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.