US Legal Counsel (Corporate M&A)
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Overview Join to apply for the US Legal Counsel (Corporate M&A) role at Bending Spoons
At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies with a strong ethical standard. We acquire digital businesses and leverage our platform to create value, reinvesting proceeds to grow the platform and acquire new businesses. This is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress your career in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
Responsibilities Support and advise our Accounting, Finance, & Legal team and our Business Acquisitions team on cross-border acquisitions, due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and post-completion integrations
Collaborate with our Finance team to manage debt and equity financing, investments, and equity plans and instruments
Collaborate with outside counsel on corporate reorganizations and governance matters in Italy and abroad
Negotiate, draft, and review commercial contracts including confidentiality, service, partnership, and technology agreements
Identify and pursue opportunities to unlock value and address business needs by staying up to date on relevant legal and regulatory developments
What we look for Reasoning ability. Ability to solve complex problems, think from first principles, structure ideas sharply, resist biases, and focus on details that matter
Drive. Extremely ambitious with initiative, effort, and tenacity; high and rising standards
Team spirit. Collaborative, reliable, honest, transparent, and ready to support the best idea
Proficiency in English. Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English
Some experience. Law degree and prior practice either at a law firm or in-house with exposure to relevant challenges
What we offer Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Small, autonomous teams delivering results
An exceptional opportunity for growth. We hire individuals with high potential and place them to thrive on major projects
Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Salary ranges and equity opportunities with potential relocation benefits
All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote work, learning support, top-tier health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and annual retreats
Commitment & contract Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time.
Location Milan (Italy), London (UK).
The selection process We use a multi-stage process with tests to assess problem-solving approaches. Passing the tests leads to a series of interviews. We set high standards and may keep a role open for months or repost it as needed.
We value talent over perfect CV fit and encourage applications from capable candidates who believe they can grow into the role. Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Before you apply If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, consider waiting at least one year before applying again. We recommend spending the first months in our Milan office to ramp up quickly and to absorb our culture, with support for travel and accommodation. Afterward, you may work from Milan, London, or remotely from approved countries, as agreed at offer stage.
If this role speaks to you and you’re excited to contribute, apply now—we’d love to meet you.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal and Finance
Software Development
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal, Consulting