The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel, M&A to join our corporate legal team. As Anthropic continues to scale, we need an M&A attorney who can drive strategic transactions, including acquisitions, acquihires, minority investments, joint ventures, and other structured…
What you'll do
Lead legal workstreams on M&A transactions: acquisitions, acquihires, minority investments, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions — from due diligence through closing and post-closing integration
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including letters of: intent, purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, and related closing documentation
Manage and coordinate due diligence, including oversight of cross-functional: workstreams and third-party advisors
Provide practical counsel on deal structuring, risk allocation, purchase: price mechanics, indemnification, and other key transaction terms
Prepare materials for executive leadership (and, as needed, the Board) on transaction matters
Manage outside counsel relationships on transactions, including staffing, budgets, and work-product quality
What they're looking for
- At least 5-8 years of M&A legal experience at a nationally recognized law: firm and/or in-house at a high-growth technology company
- Experience with public company securities law compliance and SEC reporting
- Experience with equity compensation matters in the deal context
- Experience with AI, machine learning, or other emerging technology companies
- Experience building M&A playbooks, templates, or processes on a lean team
- Exceptional analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with: the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple: transactions and priorities simultaneously
- An independent self-starter who can drive projects forward with minimal: supervision, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
