Your Impact: As Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, you are a dynamic individual contributor who brings elite transactional training — from Cravath, Kirkland & Ellis, Wachtell, Sullivan & Cromwell, or a comparable white shoe firm — and significant experience advising public companies on complex M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, and other strategic transactions, as well as securities reporting and corporate governance requirements. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), you will assist the CLO in managing outside counsel, personally overseeing certain key corporate initiatives, and ensuring all M&A activities align with legal requirements and support the company's strategic objectives. You will advise and collaborate with Axon's Board of Directors, C-Suite, Corporate Development Team, and SEC & Financial Reporting Team. Critically, you should bring a passion for technology, public safety and Axon’s mission to Protect Life. What You’ll Do: Location: Boston or NYC Reports to: Chief Legal Officer Responsibilities:

• Help develop and implement the legal strategy for M&A activities in alignment with the company’s overall business and legal objectives.
• Advise the company on Securities laws and reporting requirements.
• Drive best-in-class corporate governance in partnership with the CLO, including direct engagement with Axon's Board of Directors and its committees.
• Help lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes for potential M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Help manage external legal counsel.
• Partner with the Strategy & Corporate Development team to advise the business and undertake complex M&A work.
• Prepare and present legal analyses and updates on M&A activities to the executive team and board of directors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents — including purchase agreements, term sheets, NDAs, and ancillary instruments — ensuring legal compliance and robust protection of Axon’s interests.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with securities laws.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage necessary filings or approvals.
• Provide post-merger integration legal support for contract assignments, employee transitions, and regulatory compliance. resolving any legal issues during integration.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials
• Admission to a State Bar within the United States
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working for a top tier law firm. In-house experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance.
• Extensive experience in managing complex M&A transactions, preferably within the technology or financial services sector.
• Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, problem solving abilities and organization/prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a team and in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.

Work Location

This role is based out of our NYC or Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.