Securities and M&A Counsel

Summary

Join EquipmentShare as a Securities and M&A Counsel in Columbia, MO (remote considered) to lead acquisition transactions, securities compliance, investor relations, and corporate structuring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct due diligence, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with securities laws. Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a JD, active attorney license, 6+ years of legal experience (3+ in-house preferred), and expertise in M&A and securities law. Preference is given to candidates in or willing to relocate to Columbia, MO. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in at least one state
• 6+ years of substantive legal experience, with at least 3+ years in-house preferred
• Experience with private and public M&A transactions, especially mid-market transactions, including due diligence and regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, SEC reporting and filings, and corporate governance, particularly Delaware law
• Proficiency with SEC EDGAR databases
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including merger and purchase agreements
• Understanding of capital markets, IPOs, equity financing, and investor rights
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret financial data and assess legal risks
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities in high-stakes environments
• Effective communicator with the ability to provide clear legal guidance at all levels
• Strategic thinker, aligning legal strategies with business objectives

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including stock transfer agreements, contracts, policies, and procedures
• Prepare contracts and agreements governing equity-based compensation
• Assist in the preparation and review of securities filings and compliance requirements
• Advise on investor relations matters and corporate compliance
• Support private and public capital markets transactions
• Prepare Board resolutions, shareholder consents, waivers, and related corporate governance materials
• Conduct legal research on state and federal securities laws, corporate governance, and M&A matters
• Organize and coordinate shareholder meetings and compliance filings
• Develop legal memoranda, summaries, charts, and other critical deliverables
• Manage multiple, high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal business teams
• Enhance legal department processes, policies, and procedures for efficiency
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks proactively
• Negotiate, draft, review, and revise legal documents, including merger, purchase, and joint venture agreements and ancillary documents
• Manage legal due diligence processes to assess legal risks and liabilities in transactions
• Work closely with executive leadership and colleagues across EquipmentShare’s corporate development, materials division, and dealership sales to quickly and efficiently open new locations

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Salary plus performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match
• Generous Time Off: PTO and company-paid holidays
• Onsite Perks: Stocked breakroom, full kitchen, and daily chef-prepared meals (breakfast & lunch at HQ)
• Health & Wellness: State-of-the-art onsite gym (HQ) with instructor-led courses or a gym stipend for remote employees
• Community Engagement: 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year for local charity initiatives
• Career Development: Professional growth through conferences, seminars, and continued education