axon

Assistant General Counsel, M&A

Apply Now

At a Glance

Location
New York-Office(27th St)
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
2026-07-21T12:50:03-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Finance
  • Legal

Requirements

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.

Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Compensation & 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

Responsibilities

As Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, you are a dynamic individual contributor who brings elite transactional training — from Cravath, Kirkland & Ellis, Wachtell, Sullivan & Cromwell, or a comparable white shoe firm — and significant experience advising public companies on complex M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, and other strategic transactions, as well as securities reporting and corporate governance requirements.

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), you will assist the CLO in managing outside counsel, personally overseeing certain key corporate initiatives, and ensuring all M&A activities align with legal requirements and support the company's strategic objectives.

You will advise and collaborate with Axon's Board of Directors, C-Suite, Corporate Development Team, and SEC & Financial Reporting Team.

Reports to: Chief Legal Officer

Help develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company’s overall business and legal objectives.