Remote M&A Counsel (Contract) — Lead High-Impact Deals

Korn Ferry; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a senior In-House Counsel, M&A for a remote contract role on behalf of a confidential client and AI-driven financial technology platform. The position requires 10+ years in M&A, JD, and active U.S. bar, with a 40-hour week and reporting to COO & GC.

The role supports strategic growth, acquisitions, investments, and complex transactions across the organization, with remote flexibility and responsibility for drafting and negotiating key agreements.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience practicing M&A, corporate transactional, or strategic transactions law.
• Contract seniority with remote, 40-hour weekly commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and complex corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements and related transaction documents.
• Lead due diligence and post-transaction integration efforts.
• Leverage AI-native legal workflows to improve efficiency.

Skills

M&A law

Corporate transactional

Due diligence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking a senior In-House Counsel, M&A for a remote contract role on behalf of a confidential client and AI-driven financial technology platform. The position requires 10+ years in M&A, JD, and active U.S. bar, with a 40-hour week and reporting to COO & GC.

The role supports strategic growth, acquisitions, investments, and complex transactions across the organization, with remote flexibility and responsibility for drafting and negotiating key agreements.