[Remote] Senior M&A and Commercial Transactions Counsel

November 15, 2025

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. They are seeking a Senior Commercial & Strategic Transactions Counsel to support a wide variety of legal matters, from contract negotiation to strategic acquisitions, helping the company achieve its business goals while minimizing risk.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements in support of LegalZoom’s business operations, such as technology services, SaaS, licensing, employee benefits and marketing agreements.
Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders to swiftly address business risk and commercial needs.
Develop and maintain form documents, templates and legal playbooks to streamline transactions.
Structure, negotiate, and draft strategic partnership transactions, addressing legal risk in business-centric ways with the goal of strengthening partnerships and advancing opportunities.
Lead, with the support of external counsel, M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiations, and deal structuring.
Draft LOI, purchase agreements, and related documents in connection with M&A transactions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure smooth execution of M&A transactions.
Drive continuous improvement in legal processes and documentation standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Occasional travel may be required as needed.

Skills

5+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with primary emphasis on M&A and commercial transactions
Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS and tech agreements, marketing agreements and vendor agreements.
Persuasive communicator (written and verbal) and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas in an understandable way so our internal teams can act on them.
Strong transactional skills, excellent judgment and the ability to balance attention to detail with practical, solution-oriented advice.
You can work autonomously and independently with guidance but are also comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.
A self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload, self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet business deadlines.
Must have a J.D. and be an active member in good standing with the bar of any state.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Fertility
Mental Health
One Medical
Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250

Company Overview

LegalZoom is a technology platform giving access to professional legal advice so people can protect what matters most. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Glendale, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.legalzoom.com.

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