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Corporate Counsel

xAI

Skills

Preferred

  • J.D
  • This position is office-based, on-site, five days a week - remote work not considered
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

About xAI

This role is for someone passionate about working at the intersection of AI and law

Responsibilities

  • Join SpaceX, a leading aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company. As a Corporate Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting and leading mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships, and other strategic transactions. You will also handle corporate governance and subsidiary management, providing counsel on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues. This position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, 6+ years of experience in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firm, and admission to the bar in at least one U.S. State.
  • Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships, and other strategic transactions from start to finish.
  • Partner closely with corporate development, finance, and operation teams to execute a smooth and efficient deal process.
  • Advise on corporate governance, including subsidiary board matters and consents, and oversee subsidiary maintenance.

Requirements

  • Flexible team player, able to adapt to rapid developments and diverse projects in a fast paced organization working with novel legal issues
  • Expertise in complex corporate structures and transactions, including diligence, structuring and negotiation
  • Experience representing mature private and public companies
  • 6+ years in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firm

J.D. from an accredited law school

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
  • Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Pay

USD 220,000 - 260,000