M&A Counsel

Harvey

. Execute complex M&A and other strategic transactions .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $220,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing complex M&A transactions, conducting due diligence, and structuring deals. Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal agreements while managing post-closing integration and driving efficiency in legal processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD DegreeLicensed To Practice In California Or New York4–6+ Years Of Relevant Legal Experience In M&A TransactionsBuy-Side Experience Representing Technology CompaniesExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

M&A TransactionsDue DiligenceDeal StructuringDrafting Legal AgreementsNegotiating Legal TermsPost-Closing IntegrationLegal Process ImprovementEntity ManagementEmployment And CompensationReal Estate

Soft Skills

Team-FocusedCollaborative Working StyleStrong Sense Of OwnershipCreative And Strategic ThinkingStakeholder Alignment

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentStrategic TransactionsLegal Best PracticesAI-Forward Legal ProcessesFast-Growing Technology Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute complex M&A and other strategic transactions
Conduct due diligence
Structure deals and term sheets
Draft and review definitive agreements
Negotiate key legal and business terms
Manage signing, closing, and post-closing integration
Oversee outside counsel
Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks
Drive efficiency, consistency, and best practices across M&A and strategic transactions
Partner with Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations
Support adjacent corporate matters including entity management, employment and compensation, real estate, and insurance
Build Harvey’s M&A playbook and design scalable, AI-forward legal processes
Support Harvey’s acquisition strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD degree
Licensed to practice in California or New York in good standing
4–6+ years of relevant legal experience in M&A transactions
At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm
Preferably a 5th-year+ associate
Buy-side experience representing fast-growing technology companies preferred
Ability to flex across adjacent corporate matters
Ability to manage competing priorities and think creatively and strategically under tight timelines
Team-focused and collaborative working style
Strong sense of ownership and comfort operating independently
Exceptional communication skills and intellectual curiosity
Ability to drive stakeholder alignment, exercise sound judgment, and provide solutions-oriented legal advice
Able to work from the San Francisco office 3 days per week as part of the hybrid work model

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity plan
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement benefits with 401(k) match up to 4%
Flexible PTO
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities