Sr. Counsel, M&A

About the TeamThe DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for the confident, supportive approach to our style of counsel, always with a bias for action. Our north star is delighting our business partners and our teammates and we deeply value growing together as a team. Most of all, we are passionate about our work and what we have built as a company, and we are always looking for opportunities to get better at what we do.About the RoleDoorDash 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 executionProvide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management, and executionDraft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including definitive agreements, letters of intent, and ancillary documentsWork collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company on post-closing integration mattersAdvise on legal and regulatory issues related to securities law, antitrust, data privacy, and other compliance matters that may impact M&A transactionsProvide support and guidance on other corporate mattersEffectively manage outside counsel, including the selection of advisors and coordination of efforts to ensure effective legal support during the transaction processContribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices for M&A transactionsYou’re excited about this opportunity because you have…A JD and are admitted to any state bar9+ years legal experience in a law firm as well as experience working in-house as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investmentsExperience with corporate transactions in the technology sectorThe ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlinesFlexibility and a willingness to work extended hours when necessaryA proven ability to balance legal risk and business objectivesA positive attitude and high EQ. No job is too big or too small!Common sense and a good sense of humorCompensation and BenefitsThe 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 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, paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program. For more details, visit our careers page.National base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado: $183,600 - $270,000 USD.About DoorDashAt 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 users—from 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 are 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe’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 protected status. We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.Pursuant to applicable hiring regulations, we will consider for employment qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the regulation.If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.Equal Employment OpportunityWe do not discriminate on the basis of protected group status under applicable law and are committed to an inclusive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22