Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel

Axiom is currently a skilled Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer to join our network and provide flexible, variable hourly work to our clients. In this role you will work with diverse clients, including those with national workforces, and handle intricate mergers and acquisitions ranging from $100K to $80M, with a focus on deals within the $5−40M range. You will be expected to provide expert legal counsel, draft necessary documents, and coordinate extensively with the clients’ business teams to ensure seamless deal execution. This role is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can manage deals with short notice. In addition to mergers and acquisitions Axiom is also seeking lawyers skilled in employment law and commercial real estate.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary legal counsel for M&A transactions, managing deals from cradle to grave.
• Draft, review, and negotiate M&A-related documents, including resolutions and ancillary documents.
• Manage a high volume of ad hoc engagements, responding promptly and efficiently to client needs.
• Collaborate with clients who may not have in-house counsel, offering comprehensive legal support and guidance.
• Utilize expert knowledge to handle corporate generalist tasks and escalate regulatory issues as necessary.
• Provide junior diligence support for enterprise-level deals.

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Arizona state bar. 
• Extensive experience in handling M&A transactions of various sizes, particularly within the 5−5−40M range.
• Demonstrated ability to run deals, coordinate complex transactions, and manage ancillary documents.
• Deep experience with deals ranging from $100K to 80M.
• Big Law pedigree or experience in boutique, regional law firms specializing in M&A.
• Strong preference for flexible hourly, ad hoc work or part-time engagements.

Compensation, Benefits & Location: 

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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