Evaluate, structure, negotiate, draft and provide advice on venture investments and merger andacquisitions andventure investments (ranging from SAFEs, investments in debt/equity securities and private investment in public companies)
Review and draft NDAs, deal structures, term sheets, LOIs, due diligence, and other legal documents
Partner to lead cross-functional teams to complete transactions
Assist in legal due diligence across cross-functional legal areas such as corporate, commercial, IP, export control by using internal legal specialists
Assist in negotiations and drafting of commercial and collaboration agreements in connection with strategic investments and partnerships
Participate in the development of strategies to enhance the deal process and execution
What we need to see:
Current member in good standing of the California State Bar
Law degree from top law school with excellent academic credentials
10+ overall years of law firm and/or in-house experience. Mix of law firm and in-house experience a plus, including 4+ years of leadership experience
Significant experience running complex and strategic M&A, venture capital and other financing transactions
Practical and academic knowledge within venture investments and M&A transactions; proactive approach to recognizing needs, anticipating issues, and solving problems
Experience working with senior management and ability to work well with and relate to company personnel at all levels.
Excellent legal and business judgment and attention to detail
Ability to think creatively, function independently and work proactively in a fast-paced environment
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
International transaction experience
Outgoing, optimistic, self-starter, positive and flexible
Prior managerial or oversight of other team members experience
Capacity to work at fast-pace with multiple priorities
Love of continuous learning, ongoing process improvement, and a first-principles approach to creative problem-solving