Assistant General Counsel (Corporate)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant General Counsel (Corporate) based in the United States.

This is a high-impact in-house legal leadership role responsible for owning and scaling the corporate legal function within a fast-growing, technology-driven organization operating at the intersection of AI, data, and global security. You will lead complex M&A transactions, equity financings, and strategic investments while also shaping the governance and compliance infrastructure required to support long-term growth. Acting as a key advisor to executive leadership, you will help accelerate decision-making by bringing legal clarity, speed, and structure to high-stakes business initiatives. This role is not limited to advisory work; it requires hands-on ownership of deal execution and the design of scalable legal systems that reduce friction across the business. You will also help modernize legal operations through AI-driven workflows, enabling faster due diligence and more efficient contract and governance processes. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on ownership, judgment, and execution at speed.

Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, strategic investments, and equity financings, serving as primary deal counsel and driving efficient, high-quality outcomes across all stages of execution.

• Design and implement scalable corporate governance frameworks, including board processes, equity structures, and multi-entity compliance systems
• Develop AI-assisted legal workflows to accelerate due diligence, reduce cycle times, and improve efficiency in corporate transactions
• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic legal counsel on corporate matters, enabling faster and more informed decision-making
• Build and maintain legal infrastructure such as templates, playbooks, and self-service tools to reduce reliance on external counsel
• Oversee multi-entity global compliance obligations and implement systems to proactively identify and manage legal risk
• Collaborate closely with finance, product, and executive teams to support business growth and strategic initiatives

Requirements:

This role requires a senior corporate legal professional with deep experience in transactional law and a proven ability to operate independently in high-growth environments.

• 10+ years of corporate legal experience with direct ownership of M&A, equity financings, or strategic investment transactions
• Active US bar admission and JD from an accredited law school
• Prior in-house experience at a high-growth technology company is required; BigLaw-only backgrounds are not sufficient
• Demonstrated ability to independently run complex transactions from structuring through execution and closing
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across M&A agreements, financing documents, and governance materials
• Proven ability to advise executive stakeholders and translate legal complexity into clear business decisions
• Experience building scalable legal systems, including templates, workflows, and governance frameworks
• Strong fluency with AI tools and ability to design AI-assisted legal processes as part of daily work
• Highly pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset with strong judgment in fast-moving environments

Benefits:

• Competitive base compensation with potential performance-based incentives
• Equity participation in a high-growth organization
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401k)
• Flexible time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave and family support programs
• Home office and remote work support
• Wellness, mental health, and employee assistance resources
• Professional development and learning support
• Additional voluntary benefits including life and disability coverage