Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

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Hybrid - San FranciscoApplyAbout Vercel:Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.About the Role:We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate** to lead Vercel’s M&A transactions and Vercel Ventures investments, to assist with general corporate matters, and to support corporate initiatives including any future public company readiness and SEC reporting.This role will partner closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Accounting, Equity, and executive leadership across a broad range of corporate matters to strengthen our processes, structure and execute high-impact transactions, and provide exceptional advice to the business. You will play a key role in enabling Vercel to move quickly on strategic opportunities while building the legal foundations needed to support continued growth and strong corporate governance.This role will partner closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Accounting, and executive leadership across a broad range of corporate legal matters, from M&A transactions and strategic investments to general corporate governance and financings. You will play a key role in building the legal foundations needed to support Vercel's continued growth while enabling the company to move quickly and decisively.You will report to the Head of Corporate Legal and will be based in San Francisco with a 3 day/week in-office requirement.What You Will Do:• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including structuring, diligence, negotiation, closing, and integration• Serve as the primary legal partner for Vercel Ventures, advising on deal execution and risk across the investment lifecycle• Support corporate governance, securities matters, and any future public company readiness and SEC reporting efforts• Assist with general corporate matters including any debt and equity financings, board and stockholder matters, global entity management, and secondary sales• Opportunity to assist on employment-related matters• Identify opportunities to improve and scale transaction processes and legal frameworks to increase speed and consistency• Advise executives and senior leaders on transaction-related risks and tradeoffs, enabling informed and timely decision-making• Manage and coordinate outside counsel to deliver high-quality, efficient outcomes• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for cross-functional teamsAbout You:• 8+ years of legal experience, including significant M&A and general corporate transactional experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience• Exposure to public company readiness and SEC reporting requirements• Experience supporting high-growth technology companies and ability to balance business objectives with legal and regulatory compliance• Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute complex transactions with minimal oversight• Strong judgment with the ability to assess risk and make decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous environments• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve legal workflows and execution speed• Ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams• Licensed to practice law in California or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel statusBonus If You:• Experience with venture investments or corporate venture capital programs and managing corporate entities• IPO experience• International transaction experience• Experience building agents or bots for legal workflowsBenefits:• Competitive compensation package, including equity.• Inclusive Healthcare Package.• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.• Flexible Time Off.• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $250,000 - $270,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Vercel? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

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