Vercel

Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

Vercel

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $250,000 - $270,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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 teams

Requirements

  • 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 status
Benefits
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
M&A transactionscorporate governancesecurities matterspublic company readinessSEC reportingdebt financingequity financingtransactional experiencelegal frameworksrisk assessment
Soft Skills
strong judgmentdecision-makingindependent executionability to balance objectiveseffective partnershipcommunicationnegotiationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
Licensed to practice law in CaliforniaRegistered In-House Counsel eligibility