Senior Corporate Counsel - M&A & Strategic Transactions

Are you ready to leverage your legal expertise in a dynamic environment where your skills will drive impactful business transactions?

About the Role

A highly respected, employee-owned professional services organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions to join its legal team in Dallas, Texas.

This is a newly created growth position driven by increased M&A activity and the organization’s continued expansion. After decades of primarily organic growth, the company has become increasingly acquisitive and expects M&A to remain an important component of its long-term strategy.

While M&A will be the primary focus, this is a broad corporate legal role offering exposure to contracts, corporate governance, risk management, and other strategic business matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate transactional and government law matters.
• Assist in all stages of M&A deals, including structuring, due diligence, contracts, and closing.
• Conduct comprehensive legal and factual research to identify potential risks and legal issues.
• Provide counsel on corporate structure, board matters, shareholder rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership.
• Assist with administration of employee stock ownership plans.
• Oversee entity formation and maintenance, both domestic and international.
• Manage shareholder records and negotiate commercial contracts and office leases.
• Coordinate with internal and external legal teams as necessary.
• Perform other duties as determined by senior legal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant corporate legal experience, with meaningful hands-on M&A transaction experience.
• Experience supporting transactions from initial stages through closing.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and issue-spotting capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with senior executives and cross-functional business leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, relationship-driven environment.
• Combination of law firm and in-house corporate experience is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position requiring physical presence at the office Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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