Assistant General Counsel, M&A

Axon•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Axon is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, to advise on complex M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, securities reporting, and corporate governance. This dynamic individual contributor will help develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities, manage outside counsel, personally oversee key corporate initiatives, and ensure transactions meet legal requirements and support Axon’s strategic objectives. The role works with the Board of Directors and its committees, the C-suite, Corporate Development, Strategy, and SEC and Financial Reporting teams. It reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and requires a passion for technology, public safety, and Axon’s mission to Protect Life. The position is based in Axon’s NYC or Boston office and follows a hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday through Friday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless an approved workplace accommodation applies. Axon describes its environment as fast-paced and collaborative, with in-person work intended to foster teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

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.
Ability to work successfully with a team in a fast-paced, dynamic 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.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement the 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.
Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to support corporate governance, including direct engagement with the Board of Directors and its committees.
Help lead and coordinate due diligence for potential M&A and capital markets transactions.
Help manage external legal counsel.
Partner with the Strategy and 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.