Senior Counsel, Corporate

Snap Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$213,000 - $377,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team. The role supports acquisitions, investments, strategic transactions, financings, securities matters, tax matters, and corporate governance. The counsel will advise business partners on legal and business issues, risks, company policies, and strategy, while collaborating with teams across Snap and its domestic and international subsidiaries. The position involves supporting potential acquisitions from due diligence through negotiation and post-closing matters; evaluating and documenting investment transactions; assisting with corporate finance and capital markets activity; supporting SEC filings; and administering corporate governance, records, and local filings. The role also contributes to improving legal processes, agreements, and templates, including implementing AI efficiency initiatives. Snap follows a “default together” approach and expects team members to work in an office four or more days per week. The position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. U.S. base salary ranges vary by pay zone: Zone A (CA, WA, NYC), $251,000–$377,000 annually; Zone B, $238,000–$358,000 annually; and Zone C, $213,000–$320,000 annually.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
At least 8 years of experience practicing corporate law in-house or at a law firm.
Strong business judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to find practical and creative solutions to legal and business problems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to different responsibilities, and identify and implement impactful solutions.
Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, pivot quickly, and think critically in support of business goals.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to apply legal knowledge and creativity to develop appropriate documents or structures.
Ability to use AI resources to improve accuracy and efficiency in daily work.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of experience handling M&A, investment, and financing transactions.
Significant practical experience leading strategic transactions and negotiating and drafting relevant legal documents.
In-house experience at an internet, e-commerce, or technology company.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Corporate Legal team on acquisitions, investments, strategic transactions, financings, securities, tax matters, and corporate governance.
Support potential acquisitions by conducting due diligence, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating acquisition and ancillary agreements, and assisting with post-closing integration and indemnification claims.
Review and evaluate potential investment transactions; draft, review, and negotiate equity and convertible debt agreements; and manage existing investments.
Assist with corporate finance, including capital markets matters, issuance of senior debt and convertible notes, debt repurchases or conversions, and stock repurchases.
Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including executive, finance, strategy, treasury, tax, accounting, people, stock administration, commercial, and investor relations teams.
Assist with securities law matters, including preparation of SEC filings such as registration statements and Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
Assist with corporate governance and administration for Snap Inc. and its domestic and international subsidiaries, including overseeing international outside counsel, managing local filings, and administering corporate records.
Help create and improve processes, agreements, and document templates, and implement new AI efficiency initiatives.
Advise clients on business and legal issues and risks, company policies, and business strategy.