Senior Counsel, M&A & Corporate Governance (Hybrid)

New Haven County Bar Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Employee Resource Groups

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, to lead sophisticated M&A and securities matters. Based in NYC or Boston with a hybrid schedule, you will advise the CLO, manage outside counsel, and coordinate with Strategy, Corporate Development, and SEC teams.

You will shape corporate governance, oversee due diligence, and draft critical transaction documents while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment with Axon's mission to Protect Life.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials.
• Admission to a State Bar within the United States.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience working for a top tier law firm. In-house experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance.
• Extensive experience in managing complex M&A transactions, preferably within the technology or financial services sector.
• Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, problem solving abilities and organization/prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company's overall business and legal objectives.
• Advise the company on Securities laws and reporting requirements.
• Drive best-in-class corporate governance in partnership with the CLO, including direct engagement with Axon's Board of Directors and its committees.
• Help lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes for potential M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Help manage external legal counsel.
• Partner with the Strategy & Corporate Development team to advise the business and undertake complex M&A work.
• Prepare and present legal analyses and updates on M&A activities to the executive team and board of directors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents - including purchase agreements, term sheets, NDAs, and ancillary instruments - ensuring legal compliance and robust protection of Axon's interests.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with securities laws.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage necessary filings or approvals.
• Provide post-merger integration legal support for contract assignments, employee transitions, and regulatory compliance. resolving any legal issues during integration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

M&A experience

Securities law

Corporate governance

Legal writing

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Board communications

Leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited institution

State Bar admission in the United States

Job description

Axon is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, to lead sophisticated M&A and securities matters. Based in NYC or Boston with a hybrid schedule, you will advise the CLO, manage outside counsel, and coordinate with Strategy, Corporate Development, and SEC teams.

You will shape corporate governance, oversee due diligence, and draft critical transaction documents while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment with Axon's mission to Protect Life.