Vice President, M&A and Securities Counsel

3 weeks ago

Washington D C, United States Axon Enterprise Full time

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
  • Assist the CLO to manage Axon’s legal and compliance teams and legal operations.
  • 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.
  • Partner with the CLO to work with the Board and help drive good governance.
  • Lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes for potential transactions.
  • Identify and assess legal risks, ensuring thorough evaluation of regulatory, compliance, intellectual property, contractual, and other legal considerations.
  • Manage external legal counsel as needed for specialized due diligence and transaction support.
  • 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.
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless transaction execution and integration, providing guidance on M&A related legal issues.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related documents, complying with applicable laws and regulations to protect the company’s interests.
  • Advise on and ensure compliance with securities laws, antitrust regulations, and other requirements.
  • 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.
What You Bring:
  • J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials
  • Admission to a State Bar within the United States
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience working for a top tier law firm and/or in-house for a public company.
  • 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.
Benefits that Benefit You
  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 240,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 360,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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.

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