Sr. Counsel, M&ANew York, NY; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Washington D.C.; United States - Remote

Sr. Counsel, M&A

DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A transactions and integration, as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters.

You will partner with teams across DoorDash, including Legal, Business and Corporate Development, Finance, Tax and Accounting to manage M&A and other strategic corporate and investment deals, as well as provide legal guidance and assist with administration of DoorDash's business operations, corporate structure, and transactions. This role reports into the Director, M&A Legal.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will

• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, warrants and other corporate transactions through all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including assessment of potential targets, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and deal execution
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management, and execution
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including definitive agreements, letters of intent, and ancillary documents
• Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company on post-closing integration matters
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to securities law, antitrust, data privacy, and other compliance matters that may impact M&A transactions
• Provide support and guidance on other corporate matters
• Effectively manage outside counsel, including the selection of advisors and coordination of efforts to ensure effective legal support during the transaction process
• Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices for M&A transactions

You're excited about this opportunity because you have

• A JD and are admitted to any state bar
• 9+ years legal experience in a law firm as well as experience working in-house as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments
• Experience with corporate transactions in the technology sector
• The ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and a willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• A proven ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• A positive attitude and high EQ. No job is too big or too small!
• Common sense and a good sense of humor

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee's work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page.

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$214,200 - $315,000 USD

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of usersfrom Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.