Senior Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Vercel's legal team as a Corporate Attorney to spearhead public company readiness, lead M&A deals and strategic investments, and contribute to various business initiatives. This new role within a fast-growing startup reports to the VP of Legal. You will drive public company readiness, lead public company reporting (if Vercel goes public), oversee M&A transactions, and assist with general corporate matters. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of experience in law firms and/or in-house roles, significant experience in SEC reporting and M&A transactions, and a strategic, detail-oriented approach. Vercel offers a competitive compensation package, inclusive healthcare, flexible time off, remote-friendly work environment, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house
• Significant experience leading SEC reporting and M&A transactions
• Highly strategic, practical, and detail oriented
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Located in SF Bay Area and able to come to Vercel’s downtown SF office at least 2 days/week

Responsibilities

• Drive public company readiness initiatives for the legal team, preparing Vercel for a potential IPO
• Lead public company reporting in the event that Vercel goes public
• Oversee and execute M&A transactions and strategic transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration
• Assist with general corporate matters, employment, equity and other legal and cross-functional initiatives
• Help to create the workflows, processes, and policies that will enable us to scale as we grow

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus if you have worked at companies with similar technology and/or growth profile to Vercel

Benefits

• Great compensation package and stock options
• Inclusive Healthcare Package
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
• Flexible Time Off - Flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year, and paid holidays
• Remote Friendly - Work with teammates from different time zones across the globe
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed