Securities and M&A Counsel

Summary

Join EquipmentShare, a company transforming the construction industry, as their Securities and M&A Counsel. This crucial role involves leading and managing acquisition transactions, securities compliance, investor relations, and corporate structuring. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct due diligence, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with securities laws. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal counsel on corporate governance matters and possess strong M&A and securities law expertise. Preference is given to candidates in or willing to relocate to Columbia, MO, but remote work may be considered. The salary range is $170k-$225k.

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
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities