Assistant General Counsel, M&A

Axon•New York, NY

8d•$280,000 - $360,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Axon is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, to advise on complex mergers and acquisitions, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, strategic transactions, securities reporting, and corporate governance. This dynamic individual contributor will help the Chief Legal Officer manage outside counsel and oversee key corporate initiatives, ensuring M&A activities meet legal requirements and support the company’s strategic objectives. The role works with Axon’s Board of Directors, C-suite, Corporate Development team, and SEC and Financial Reporting team, and calls for a passion for technology, public safety, and Axon’s mission to Protect Life. The position is based in New York City or Boston and follows a hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday through Friday, with remote work flexibility on Mondays, unless an approved workplace accommodation applies. The role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials.
Admission to a State Bar within the United States.
Minimum 5–7 years of experience working for a top-tier law firm.
Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law, and corporate governance.
Extensive experience managing complex M&A transactions.
Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills.
Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Strong leadership, attention to detail, problem-solving, and organization and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience.
Experience with complex M&A transactions in the technology or financial services sector.
Elite transactional training from Cravath, Kirkland & Ellis, Wachtell, Sullivan & Cromwell, or a comparable white-shoe firm.
Passion for technology, public safety, and Axon’s mission to Protect Life.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company’s business and legal objectives.
Advise the company on securities laws and reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with securities laws.
Drive corporate governance in partnership with the Chief Legal Officer, including direct engagement with the Board of Directors and its committees.
Help lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence for potential M&A and capital markets transactions.
Help manage external legal counsel.
Partner with the Strategy & Corporate Development team to advise the business and undertake complex M&A work.
Prepare and present legal analyses and updates on M&A activities to the executive team and Board of Directors.
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, term sheets, NDAs, and ancillary instruments.
Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage necessary filings or approvals.
Provide post-merger integration legal support for contract assignments, employee transitions, and regulatory compliance, and resolve legal issues during integration.
Perform other duties as assigned.