Senior Counsel, M&A - Remote

Overview

DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters.

In Short

• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, warrants and other corporate transactions through all stages of a transaction lifecycle.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management, and execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including definitive agreements, letters of intent, and ancillary documents.
• Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to securities law, antitrust, data privacy, and other compliance matters.
• Provide support and guidance on other corporate matters.
• Effectively manage outside counsel.
• Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices for M&A transactions.

Requirements

• A JD and are admitted to any state bar.
• 9+ years legal experience in a law firm as well as experience working in-house as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments.
• Experience with corporate transactions in the technology sector.
• The ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work extended hours when necessary.
• A proven ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• A positive attitude and high EQ.
• Common sense and a good sense of humor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Wellness benefits and several paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
• Disability and basic life insurance.
• Family-forming assistance and commuter benefit match.
• Mental health program.