Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate and Securities @ BetterUp

The L Suite • San Francisco, CA

11h

About The Position

Beacon Software is seeking an M&A Counsel to lead the legal execution of mergers and acquisitions across its expanding portfolio of mission-critical software businesses. As a permanent capital holding company, Beacon acquires and grows essential businesses, supporting founders and teams with deep operational, technical, and investment expertise. In this high-impact role, the M&A Counsel will serve as the primary legal lead on transactions from LOI through post-closing, reporting to the VP, Legal. Responsibilities include managing all legal work streams, conducting in-house due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and ensuring seamless deal execution across multiple concurrent transactions. The role requires direct partnership with Beacon’s investment and operations teams, providing real-time legal guidance and risk assessment, and leveraging AI tools to drive efficiency throughout the deal lifecycle. Beacon offers a unique environment combining the pace of a high-growth technology company with the stability of a long-term investment firm. Team members benefit from mentorship, exposure to diverse industries, and the opportunity to work alongside entrepreneurs and investors who have scaled businesses from startup to IPO.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of M&A experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Proven ability to independently run transactions end-to-end.
• Strong proficiency with AI-enabled legal tools.
• Broad knowledge of U.S. and/or Canadian M&A frameworks.
• Ability to address general legal issues across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technology-focused or SaaS M&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal execution of mergers and acquisitions.
• Serve as the primary legal lead on transactions from LOI through post-closing.
• Manage all legal work streams.
• Conduct in-house due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Ensure seamless deal execution across multiple concurrent transactions.
• Partner directly with Beacon’s investment and operations teams.
• Provide real-time legal guidance and risk assessment.
• Leverage AI tools to drive efficiency throughout the deal lifecycle.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Exposure to diverse industries
• Opportunity to work alongside entrepreneurs and investors who have scaled businesses from startup to IPO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed