Strategic Corporate & M&A Counsel

Axon Enterprise; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with an-em

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

ERGs

Job summary

Axon seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, to join a dynamic legal team supporting complex transactions for a public company. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and involves managing outside counsel, coordinating with the Board, and guiding strategic M&A initiatives.

Location is Boston or NYC with a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate has elite transactional training and extensive experience in technology or financial services sectors.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a team and in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

M&A expertise

Securities law

Corporate governance

Public company experience

Legal leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited institution

Bar admission in the United States

Job description

Axon seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, to join a dynamic legal team supporting complex transactions for a public company. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and involves managing outside counsel, coordinating with the Board, and guiding strategic M&A initiatives.

Location is Boston or NYC with a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate has elite transactional training and extensive experience in technology or financial services sectors.