Sr. Counsel, M&A

DoorDash; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 214,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery platform is seeking a Senior Counsel of M&A to join its dynamic legal team. You will manage mergers, acquisitions, and provide legal support across corporate matters. The ideal candidate has a JD, over 9 years of experience in M&A, and strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health program

Family-forming assistance

Qualifications

• 9+ years legal experience as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments.
• Experience with corporate transactions in the technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Provide strategic legal advice regarding M&A strategy and execution.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.

Skills

Legal experience in M&A

Corporate transactions expertise

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Common sense and good humor

Education

JD and admission to any state bar

Job description

About the Role

DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters.

You will partner with teams across DoorDash, including Legal, Business and Corporate Development, Finance, and Accounting to manage M&A and other strategic corporate and investment deals, as well as provide legal guidance and assist with administration of DoorDash’s business operations, corporate structure, and transactions. This role reports into the Director, M&A Legal.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, warrants and other corporate transactions through all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including assessment of potential targets, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and deal execution
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management, and execution
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including definitive agreements, letters of intent, and ancillary documents
• Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company, including on post-transaction and integration matters
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to securities law, antitrust, data privacy, and other compliance matters that may impact M&A transactions
• Provide support and guidance on other corporate matters
• Effectively manage outside counsel, including the selection of advisors and coordination of efforts to ensure effective legal support during the transaction process
• Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices for M&A transactions

You’re excited about this opportunity because you have…

• A JD and are admitted to any state bar
• 9+ years legal experience in a law firm as well as experience working in-house as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments
• Experience with corporate transactions in the technology sector
• The ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and a willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• A proven ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• A positive attitude and high EQ. No job is too big or too small!
• Common sense and a good sense of humor

We expect this position to be filled by 4.26.2025.

Compensation

The successful candidate\'s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That\'s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws, and additional family and wellness benefits.

Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within the United States.

$214,200 — $315,000 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We\'re committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Pursuant to applicable local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.