At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft is hiring an experienced, talented and energetic M&A lawyer to join our expanding Legal team. You will lead a broad range of corporate and transactional matters and provide effective, business-focused legal advice to stakeholders throughout Lyft. Our legal work is cutting edge and always evolving. Reporting into the VP, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, we are looking for an entrepreneurial, resourceful, and highly collaborative leader who can continuously assess and advise on legal issues using a creative and pragmatic approach. Responsibilities: Lead a wide range of corporate initiatives, including complex M&A and integrations, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, domestic and international corporate structuring, capital markets transactions, financing matters, subsidiary management and other strategic corporate projects. Manage and mentor a high-performing in-house team of M&A legal professionals, fostering a culture of growth and execution excellence. Partner closely with Lyft’s Corporate Development team and Treasury team as well as advise company leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. people, accounting, tax, treasury, operations, etc.) on novel corporate legal issues, opportunities and risks of corporate transactions. Draft and negotiate NDAs, LOIs/term sheets and definitive transaction agreements. Shape, scale and improve our legal processes/playbooks that enable both legal and business functions to scale effectively. Assist other teams with projects on an as-needed basis. Experience: 10+ years of experience practicing corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on M&A and strategic transactions; experience at a top-tier law firm and in-house experience at a public company are both required. Degree from top-tier law s
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Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential. We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy. Pos
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Required Qualifications Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance
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Cordance
At Cordance, we are committed to propelling the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies to new heights. Our mission is clear: through strategic acquisitions and long-term tactical and financial guidance, we empower businesses to reach their full potential. Led by a team of seasoned operators and subject-matter experts, we possess a deep-seated passion for software and a proven track record of building successful businesses. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with scaling a company in today's dynamic marketplace, and we are dedicated to partnering with founders to navigate these complexities and drive sustainable growth. We seek out businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable expansion, working hand-in-hand with founders to increase year-over-year revenue, enhance company efficiency, and maximize impact. At Cordance, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to unlock new possibilities and create lasting value. Join us at Cordance and become part of a team that's reshaping the future of B2B SaaS.
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