Group Director & Lead Counsel

**At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced strategic transactions attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic investments and significant big law and in-house experience.   **Key Responsibilities** * **Transactional Leadership**: Lead and manage M&A transactions and strategic investments from inception to completion, including NDAs, due diligence, negotiation, definitive documentation and integration processes as applicable. * **Strategic Advice**: Provide strategic advice and support to senior management on potential strategic transactions and other corporate development activities. * **Due Diligence**: Oversee and conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential targets, identifying risks and opportunities and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies. * **Negotiation**: Negotiate complex transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, LP agreements, side letters and other ancillary agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements. * **M&A Integration**: Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities, including addressing legal, regulatory and compliance issues. * **Investment Lifecycle Management**: Manage post-investment activities, including capital calls, distributions, shareholder actions and exits. * **Regulatory Matters**: Ensure all strategic transaction activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies, and manage interactions with regulatory bodies as necessary. * **General Corporate Matters**: Assist on general corporate matters as needed. * **External Counsel Management**: Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring effective collaboration and cost-efficient delivery of legal services. * **Program Management**: Contribute to development, implementation and improvement of playbooks, processes and training programs. **Qualifications** * **Education**: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. * **Experience**: Minimum of 6 years of experience in M&A, with a combination of internationally recognized law firm experience and in-house experience (ideally within the technology sector) and proven track record of successfully handling complex transactions from inception to completion. * **Expertise**: Deep knowledge of M&A and investments transactions, corporate law and relevant industry practices. Proficiency in securities regulation a plus. * **Skills**: Exceptional negotiation, drafting, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. * **Analytical Ability**: Strong analytical, issue spotting and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to think critically and strategically. * **Integrity**: High degree of integrity and ability to instill trust. * **Team Player**: Hands on, roll-up-the-sleeves mindset and ability to work as part of collaborative and cross-functional teams. * **Adaptability**: Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. * **Licensure**: Admission to at least one state bar in good standing. _The annual salary range for California is $198,800 to $369,200. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more._ **We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.** -------------------------------------------------------------------