Is the Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate role remote?

It's hybrid — Vercel expects some on-site time in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City.

What's the salary range?

Vercel lists $250,000–$270,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate role.

Where is the role based?

Vercel is hiring for this position in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: M&A, Venture Capital, Debt Financing, AI tools, Equity Financing, Corporate Governance.

What seniority level is this role?

Vercel targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate role at Vercel.

Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate at Vercel

Joblaze summary

The Senior Legal Counsel at Vercel is responsible for leading M&A transactions and managing corporate governance while supporting the company’s growth initiatives. This role requires expertise in corporate law, particularly in M&A and SEC reporting, along with the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have over eight years of experience, including in-house and law firm backgrounds, and a strong understanding of high-growth technology sectors. Vercel's collaborative culture emphasizes strategic partnerships across various departments to drive legal efficiency and support business objectives.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Vercel's career page.
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Salary band is above the typical range for Other (median ~$113,600).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate role remote?: It's hybrid — Vercel expects some on-site time in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City.
What's the salary range?: Vercel lists $250,000–$270,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate role.
Where is the role based?: Vercel is hiring for this position in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: M&A, Venture Capital, Debt Financing, AI tools, Equity Financing, Corporate Governance.
What seniority level is this role?: Vercel targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate role at Vercel.

From the original posting

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate to lead Vercel’s M&A transactions and Vercel Ventures investments, to assist with general corporate matters, and to support corporate initiatives including any future public company readiness and SEC reporting.

This role will partner closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Accounting, Equity, and executive leadership across a broad range of corporate matters to strengthen our processes, structure and execute high-impact transactions, and provide exceptional advice to the business. You will play a key role in enabling Vercel to move quickly on strategic opportunities while building the legal foundations needed to support continued growth and strong corporate governance.

This role will partner closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Accounting, and executive leadership across a broad range of corporate legal matters, from M&A transactions and strategic investments to general corporate governance and financings. You will play a key role in building the legal foundations needed to support Vercel's continued growth while enabling the company to move quickly and decisively.

You will report to the Head of Corporate Legal and will be based in San Francisco or NYC with a 3 day/week in-office requirement.

What You Will Do:

Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including structuring, diligence, negotiation, closing, and integration
Serve as the primary legal partner for Vercel Ventures, advising on deal execution and risk across the investment lifecycle
Support corporate governance, securities matters, and any future public company readiness and SEC reporting efforts
Assist with general corporate matters including any debt and equity financings, board and stockholder matters, global entity management, and secondary sales
Opportunity to assist on employment-related matters
Identify opportunities to improve and scale transaction processes and legal frameworks to increase speed and consistency
Advise executives and senior leaders on transaction-related risks and tradeoffs, enabling informed and timely decision-making
Manage and coordinate outside counsel to deliver high-quality, efficient outcomes
Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for cross-functional teams

About You:

8+ years of legal experience, including significant M&A and general corporate transactional experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience
Exposure to public company readiness and SEC reporting requirements
Experience supporting high-growth technology companies and ability to balance business objectives with legal and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute complex transactions with minimal oversight
Strong judgment with the ability to assess risk and make decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Experience leveraging AI tools to improve legal workflows and execution speed
Ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams
Licensed to practice law in California OR New York or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status

Bonus If You:

Experience with venture investments or corporate venture capital programs and managing corporate entities
IPO experience
International transaction experience
Experience building agents or bots for legal workflows

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package, including equity.
Inclusive Healthcare Package.
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
Flexible Time Off.
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $250,000 - $270,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.