Counsel, Corporate Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Georgia.

📋 Description

• Assist in the legal structuring, negotiation, and implementation of major corporate transactions.

• Draft and examine term sheets, letters of intent, managed services agreements, joint venture agreements, acquisition agreements, bylaw amendments, strategic alliance agreements, financing agreements, real estate-related agreements, and various other transaction documents.

• Conduct legal due diligence for transactions, identifying legal, regulatory, and commercial risks and opportunities.

• Collaborate with Corporate Development, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, and Finance leaders to assess opportunities, structure transactions, and finalize deals.

• Liaise with external counsel on substantial transactions.

• Research and provide guidance on regulatory approval strategies related to transactions.

• Create concise materials for executive leaders and, if necessary, the Board of Directors, detailing transaction structure, key risks, and approval requirements.

• Assist with transaction integration and post-closing activities, including the implementation of legal and governance obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active legal license, in good standing, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 4–6 years of corporate legal experience, ideally at a prestigious law firm, with a strong emphasis on corporate transactions.

• Excellent capability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal colleagues.

• Outstanding drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Deep commitment to producing quality work, ethics, integrity, and compliance.

• Ability to connect detailed elements to the broader vision and mission.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and due diligence is preferred.

• Prior experience managing transactions involving nonprofit organizations is desirable but not mandatory.

• A general understanding of the youth soccer ecosystem in the United States is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package.

• Casual work environment.

• Inclusive culture.

• Atmosphere conducive to professional development.