Legal Counsel - M&A
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel – M&A to join our growing legal team and support the company’s corporate and transactional activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney with 4+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm who is looking to transition into an in-house legal position within a dynamic, fast-growing tech company operating across multiple regions (Israel, LATAM, and the US).
You will play a key role in supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters, while collaborating with our Finance, Product, HR, and Business Development teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, term sheet and SPA negotiations, and post-closing integration.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including investment, partnership, licensing, and equity documents.
- Advise management and cross-functional teams on company structure and compliance.
- Partner closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and R&D to align legal frameworks with business goals.
- Manage and coordinate external counsel during cross-border transactions and due diligence processes.
- Support the development of internal legal operations – templates, contract repositories, approval workflows, and risk management processes.
- Contribute to a culture of proactive risk assessment, clear communication, and collaborative decision-making.
Requirements
- LL.B and licensed to practice law in Israel.
- 4+ years of experience as an attorney in a reputable law firm, preferably in Corporate / M&A practice.
- Proven experience supporting M&A or financing transactions, including due diligence and drafting acquisition or investment agreements.
- Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, with high attention to detail.
- Excellent business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs.
- Understanding of labor law - big advantage
- Excellent English (written and verbal) – ability to work across global teams.
- Self-driven, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- A positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a fast-growing, product-driven global company where legal plays a key role in strategic growth.
- Take ownership of meaningful projects and directly influence how the company structures and executes deals.
- Work in a collaborative, international environment with talented colleagues across departments and geographies.
- Enjoy growth opportunities, and an environment that values initiative, innovation, and professional development.