Senior Corporate Counsel, Legal - M&A

ServiceNow • Santa Clara, CA

45d

About The Position

ServiceNow is seeking a talented and highly motivated attorney to join our M&A legal team as Senior Corporate Counsel, Legal - M&A (depending on experience). In this role, you will help evaluate, structure, negotiate, and successfully close M&A transactions and strategic investments to support ServiceNow's rapid growth and product innovation. You will play a key role across the full transaction lifecycle-from early evaluation through closing and beyond-managing diligence and deal processes, negotiating agreements, and helping ensure that transactions large and small move rapidly and efficiently toward a successful close. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated deals for one of the best enterprise software companies in the world, with tremendous momentum and opportunities, at a very exciting time, as we pursue our ambition to become the defining AI enterprise software company of the 21st century. This role requires significant M&A deal experience; exceptional judgment, negotiation, communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills; and the ability to provide clear, practical guidance in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You would be joining a world-class, collegial, and inclusive corporate legal team. We take pride in partnering effectively with the business, supporting each other, and maintaining high standards in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. If you are "hungry and humble" and want to make the world of work better for everyone, join us!

Requirements

• Broad and demonstrated knowledge of M&A, including diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, closing mechanics, relevant competition and regulatory requirements, and post-closing obligations, with experience owning substantial portions of large or complex transactions.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience at a major law firm and/or in-house at a fast-paced technology or enterprise software company.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, exercising excellent judgment and bringing a high-EQ, collaborative approach to cross-functional work.
• Practical, solutions-oriented problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and operational issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• Highly organized and proactive, with keen attention to detail, and capable of managing multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining a calm, steady presence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise software, data-driven workflows, automation, or AI tools.
• Experience with commercial contracting, including interpreting and negotiating customer agreements relevant to diligence findings and post-closing commitments.
• Familiarity with strategic and venture capital investments.
• Experience in cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful execution of M&A transactions and strategic investments, helping evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close deals with judgment, speed, and precision.
• Lead and/or assist in legal due diligence, identifying and documenting key risks and insights and communicating them clearly to business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and ancillary agreements.
• Provide clear, practical, and timely legal guidance across the deal lifecycle, serving as a trusted, high-EQ partner to help teams stay aligned and make informed decisions.
• Ensure coordinated, efficient deal execution, anticipating issues, resolving roadblocks, and keeping workstreams moving from initial evaluation through closing.
• Support post-closing activities when needed, such as advising on transition matters, counseling teams addressing legacy customer commitments, and partnering with the integration team on post-closing matters.
• Help scale our M&A function efficiently by leveraging the ServiceNow platform and contributing to improved tools, playbooks, templates, and processes.

Benefits

• health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees