Corporate Counsel
Description
The Opportunity:
Ziff Davis is seeking a talented, business-oriented attorney to join its legal team. This role will support Ziff Davis’s strategic initiatives, including: (i) mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other complex transactions across all of Ziff Davis’s business units domestic and abroad, (ii) debt offerings, including issuances and ongoing compliance obligations under existing credit arrangements, and (iii) corporate governance and securities law matters.
The ideal candidate will independently manage, with necessary support, all aspects of the M&A transaction lifecycle from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, drafting, closing, and post-closing integration. This attorney will also advise on debt capital markets matters and ongoing corporate and securities matters. A strong ability to assess risk, provide practical solutions, and align legal advice with business objectives is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, definitive transaction agreements, and related ancillary transaction agreements
- Structure and execute complex transactions while appropriately managing legal and business risk
- Lead and manage the legal due diligence process
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. Corporate Development, Tax, Finance HR etc.) to drive alignment and execution across all phases of the M&A process
- Manage and oversee outside counsel on M&A and debt capital markets matters
- Advise on post-acquisition integration and related legal issues
- Support negotiation and documentation of new public debt offerings and monitor compliance under existing debt arrangements
- Advise on corporate and securities law matters, including SEC reporting, corporate governance, Rule 144, Section 16, and Section 13 matters
- Assist with proxy statement preparation and annual meeting processes
- Contribute to day-to-day legal operations and strategic initiatives
- Monitor and stay current on legal, market, and AI developments affecting M&A and capital markets activity
Job Qualifications:
- J.D. required
- Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
- 3-6 years of experience as a corporate attorney at a large national or international law firm, with a focus on M&A
- Experience with public and private M&A transactions, debt capital markets matters, and public securities law matters
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance as it relates to debt capital markets, corporate governance, and risk management
- Excellent writing, oral communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong business judgment and ability to provide clear, practical advice aligned with company objectives
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, CNET, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, Lose It!, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact, and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
Ziff Davis offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ziff Davis is the place for you.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $200,000 to $230,000 and may be bonus eligible. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]