Senior M&A Counsel — Remote, AI‑Driven Startup Deals

Vivo HealthStaff Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

M&A experience

Executive advisory

Autonomous execution

Negotiation

AI tool fluency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

AI due diligence software

Contract analytics tools

Job description

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.