Senior Counsel - Emerging Companies & M&A

About the Company

General Legal is an AI-native law firm built to deliver high-quality corporate legal work faster and more predictably than traditional firms. We combine top-of-the-market, U.S.-barred attorneys with AI-native workflows to handle drafting, review, and negotiation end to end.

Responsibilities

• Run venture financings, formations, and equity issuances for companies and investors
• Lead M&A transactions for startup clients, including stock/asset acquisitions and acqui-hires
• Serve as a primary point of contact for founders and management teams on corporate, employment, and IP issues
• Negotiate directly with investor and company counsel
• Use and refine AI-native workflows and playbooks to automate routine deal work

Requirements

• 4+ years of M&A and emerging companies experience at a reputable firm
• Proven experience running deals in the startup ecosystem (early- and growth-stage acquisitions)
• Solid working knowledge of NVCA documents, SAFEs, convertible notes, and 409A/83(b) mechanics
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing
• Experience using modern AI tools in a professional context

Benefits

• Base salary of $200,000–$230,000
• Equity
• Eligibility for company benefits
• Modern tooling and no billable hour requirements