Corporate Counsel, M&AWashington, DC /Legal /Full-time

Company: FiscalNote
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

FiscalNote is looking for an experienced, business-oriented Corporate Counsel to work with our VP & Associate General Counsel to manage domestic and international M&A transactions. About The Team Join the growing FiscalNote legal team as you help chart the course for the company's next phase of growth. You will work closely with the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, other Legal Department personnel and the Company's senior leadership team to provide legal advice and support on M&A and other corporate transactions. What to Expect in this Role:

• Manage all aspects of domestic and international M&A transactions from inception to completion, including establishing appropriate transaction structures and drafting and negotiating letters of intent, definitive transaction agreements and ancillary agreements--
• Coordinate and oversee the legal due diligence process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute transactions, including Corporate Development, Finance and HR, and coordinate with outside legal counsel and tax advisors
• Support corporate governance and shareholder matters and other corporate transactions and projects as requested from time to time by the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel What Sets You Apart:
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to a State Bar
  • 5 - 8 years of M&A experience, with at least 3+ years of relevant law firm experience
  • In-house experience with a high-growth, dynamic company, a plus; Tech (Saas), Information Services and/or Media industry experience preferred
  • International experience
  • Experience working with and advising senior business leaders
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative, inclusive nature and team-player attitude
  • Exemplary verbal, writing and presentation skills Reference ID:--#LI-PD1 FiscalNote is continuing to hire--new talent,--with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19. New--team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work--remotely (unless communicated otherwise). At FiscalNote, we Lead with Values Know your Audience --- Find the Truth --- Drive Alignment----- Level Up --- Own the Job --- Bias for Action----- Support the Family-- FiscalNote is a technology-powered global software data and media company that uses powerful machine learning to provide clients with the right policy information and insights, and at the right time so that they can better navigate market risk and uncertainty and maximize new opportunities. As the premier hub of domestic and global information for more than 5,000 clients worldwide, FiscalNote's tools, analysis, news, and award-winning journalism delivers context, clarity, and a competitive edge in a rapidly changing world. If your background and experience align with the competencies above, we encourage you to apply so that we can review your experience and learn more about how you can add to FiscalNote's growth and success. Company Benefits FiscalNote offers competitive salaries, equity packages, and retirement accounts to ensure we're all FN owners. We work hard, so our open vacation policy helps us ensure you're getting the R&R you need. We offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options supplemented by a flexible spending account (FSA). We have a slew of other benefits which you can check out at--careers.FiscalNote.com . FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer. FiscalNote uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit-- www.DHS.gov/E-Verify .

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