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About the Role
As Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, you will be a dynamic individual contributor with elite transactional training and significant experience advising public companies on complex M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, and other strategic transactions. You will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and assist in managing outside counsel, overseeing key corporate initiatives, and ensuring M&A activities align with legal requirements and company objectives. You will advise and collaborate with Axon's Board of Directors, C-Suite, Corporate Development Team, and SEC & Financial Reporting Team. A passion for technology, public safety, and Axon’s mission to Protect Life is critical.
Responsibilities
- Help develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company’s overall business and legal objectives.
- Advise the company on Securities laws and reporting requirements.
- Drive best-in-class corporate governance in partnership with the CLO, including direct engagement with Axon's Board of Directors and its committees.
- Help lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes for potential M&A and capital markets transactions.
- Help manage external legal counsel.
- Partner with the Strategy & Corporate Development team to advise the business and undertake complex M&A work.
- Prepare and present legal analyses and updates on M&A activities to the executive team and board of directors.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents — including purchase agreements, term sheets, NDAs, and ancillary instruments — ensuring legal compliance and robust protection of Axon’s interests.
- Advise on and ensure compliance with securities laws.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage necessary filings or approvals.
- Provide post-merger integration legal support for contract assignments, employee transitions, and regulatory compliance, resolving any legal issues during integration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials
- Admission to a State Bar within the United States
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working for a top tier law firm.
- In-house experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance.
- Extensive experience in managing complex M&A transactions, preferably within the technology or financial services sector.
- Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Strong leadership, attention to detail, problem solving abilities and organization/prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a team and in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.
Skills
- M&A
- Securities law
- Corporate governance
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Strategic thinking
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Organization
- Prioritization
Location
- Boston
- NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- J.D. from an accredited institution
- Admission to a State Bar within the United States
Salary/Compensations
- $280,000—$360,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Snacks in our offices
About the Company
- At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
- Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion.
- We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work.
- If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only.
- Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks.
- We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process.
- All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers.
- If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.