Senior M&A & Private Equity Counsel

Cardone Ventures, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with up to 3% company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick time

Pet insurance

Professional development reimbursements

$250K+ in internal training resources

Job summary

Cardone Ventures, LLC is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead M&A execution and fund formation. You will be the strategic transactional partner for the CLO and ensure compliance with SEC regulations. Ideal candidates have 10-15 years in M&A and corporate finance, with experience in a fast-paced environment. This role is fully onsite in Scottsdale, AZ.

Benefits include a competitive salary of $230,000 to $275,000 annually, medical coverage, a 401(k) with matching, and generous parental leave policies.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in M&A, private equity, fund formation, and corporate finance.
• In-house experience in a high-growth, multi-vertical, or PE-adjacent company preferred.
• Experience supervising paralegals or junior attorneys preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage M&A execution and fund formation negotiations.
• Build and maintain standardized transaction templates.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Transactional judgment

PE and fund structuring fluency

Technology-forward dealmaker

Process builder

Outside counsel manager

Cross-functional communicator

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in good standing

Tools

AI-driven legal tools

Job description

Cardone Ventures, LLC is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead M&A execution and fund formation. You will be the strategic transactional partner for the CLO and ensure compliance with SEC regulations. Ideal candidates have 10-15 years in M&A and corporate finance, with experience in a fast-paced environment. This role is fully onsite in Scottsdale, AZ.

Benefits include a competitive salary of $230,000 to $275,000 annually, medical coverage, a 401(k) with matching, and generous parental leave policies.