Corporate Counsel, M&A

Description

We are excited to hire an attorney who will support Salesforce's global M&A program and other strategic initiatives! This is a rare and unique opportunity to join one of the most innovative companies in the world and play a key role in building its strategic vision, all as part of a small, close-knit team. This attorney will interact with high-level executives and have a front row seat to Salesforce's most interesting strategic transactions.

This role is based in San Francisco and will report to the VP & Associate General Counsel, M&A Legal. Our team adopts a hybrid work model with a minimum of three days a week in the stunning Salesforce Tower, and up to two flexible remote work days a week. We are a collaborative team that leverages AI to deliver best-in-class counseling and insights to our stakeholders at scale.

Your Impact

Supporting Corporate Development in M&A activities globally in a substantive fashion and without extensive supervision

Working closely with Corporate Development and other functional groups in all stages of acquisitions, including term sheet negotiations, deal structuring, running deal processes, drafting and negotiating definitive documents, closing deals and addressing post-closing indemnification issues

Leading the legal due diligence process in acquisitions, coordinating with other legal partners, and communicating findings, risks and recommended solutions to senior company leadership

Assisting development of legal strategy across Salesforce’s acquisition portfolio

Driving continuous improvements, scalability and operational excellence in deal processes and execution, including by utilizing AI and other automation tools

Managing outside counsel relationships and engagements

Assisting the broader Strategic Transactions legal team on other high priority tasks and matters, including investments and portfolio company exits

Skills & Qualifications

4-6 years of legal experience in M&A, with a preference for buy-side and/or strategic acquirer transactions

Significant experience independently negotiating complex strategic transactions

Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage workloads to meet deadlines in an exciting and fast-paced environment

Excellent legal and business judgment

In-depth knowledge of corporate, securities, and contract law

Experience with technology, software and SaaS companies is a plus

Proven capacity to tackle complicated legal and business problems

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Excitement around AI tools and an interest in leveraging these tools in our deals

Team player who can effectively communicate with other members of the legal department as well as non-legal functional groups and executives

Flexibility to assist the legal department in its broader activities

Engagement in volunteer work and pro bono initiatives is strongly valued

Qualified to practice law in the U.S.

We have a public-facing website https://salesforcebenefits.com/ that explains our various benefits, including medical, dental, 401k, ESPP, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more. Visit for the full breakdown!

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.