Assistant General Counsel, M&A

Axon•Boston, MA

4d•$205,380 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact: As Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, you are a dynamic individual contributor who brings elite transactional training — from Cravath, Kirkland & Ellis, Wachtell, Sullivan & Cromwell, or a comparable white shoe firm — and significant experience advising public companies on complex M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, and other strategic transactions, as well as securities reporting and corporate governance requirements. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), you will assist the CLO in managing outside counsel, personally overseeing certain key corporate initiatives, and ensuring all M&A activities align with legal requirements and support the company's strategic objectives. You will advise and collaborate with Axon's Board of Directors, C-Suite, Corporate Development Team, and SEC & Financial Reporting Team. Critically, you should bring a passion for technology, public safety and Axon’s mission to Protect Life.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials
Admission to a State Bar within the United States
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working for a top tier law firm.
Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance.
Extensive experience in managing complex M&A transactions, preferably within the technology or financial services sector.
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 abilities and organization/prioritization skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a team and in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company’s overall business and legal objectives.
Advise the company on Securities laws and reporting requirements.
Drive best-in-class corporate governance in partnership with the CLO, including direct engagement with Axon's Board of Directors and its committees.
Help lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes 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 — ensuring legal compliance and robust protection of Axon’s interests.
Advise on and ensure compliance with securities laws.
Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage necessary filings or approvals.
Provide post-merger integration legal support for contract assignments, employee transitions, and regulatory compliance. resolving any legal issues during integration.
Other duties as assigned.