Corporate Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions and Investments

You're a talented corporate attorney who can work independently but collaboratively on a collegial team within a fast-paced legal department. You will be expected to support a variety of M&A, investment and other strategic corporate transactions, advising clients and stakeholders and managing key aspects of due diligence, drafting and execution.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $252000 - $352000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Support a variety of M&A, investment and other strategic corporate transactions in a substantive fashion with a significant degree of independence.
• Work closely with Google’s corporate development team and cross-functional partners throughout the life cycle of each deal.
• Provide education and advice on corporate matters both within the legal department and across Google.
• Assist in developing legal strategy both on specific and across multiple transactions.

Minimum qualifications:

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
  
• Experience with M&A or investments transactions.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience advising clients on project finance transactions, complex JVs, or renewable energy/data center financings.
• Experience performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating cross-functional deal teams, and advising business stakeholders and senior management.
• Ability to conversant in a broad range of legal topics impacting corporate transactions, including tax, intellectual property and employment.
• Strong communication and project management skills and ability to navigate fast-paced and fluid environments.
• Outstanding judgment and ability to identify, distill and manage complex issues quickly and effectively.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.