Transactions Counsel, APEX

About the role

The Transactions Counsel will partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on a wide range of transactions and corporate matters, including venture financings, capital markets, and M&A transactions, general corporate governance and equity issuances. The role provides legal counsel and support for cutting-edge high growth companies in the Flagship Enterprise. The Counsel will work on all aspects of financing and corporate governance matters with Flagship's [40+] public and private companies. They will review, prepare, and negotiate a range of financing and governance documents that include term sheets, financing documents, board and stockholder consents. The Counsel will conduct legal research for senior corporate attorneys and provide guidance to Flagship's internal finance team and portfolio company teams regarding corporate governance matters, internal policies and general best practices. The Counsel will assist in compliance matters as well as standardizing processes and maintaining forms for the legal group. The Counsel will manage teams of external counsel to drive a high volume of deals to closure and develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as external counsel and portfolio company teams.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on a wide range of transactions and corporate matters, including venture financings, capital markets, and M&A transactions, general corporate governance and equity issuances.
• Provide legal counsel and support for cutting-edge high growth companies in the Flagship Enterprise.
• Work on all aspects of financing and corporate governance matters with Flagship's [40+] public and private companies.
• Review, prepare, and negotiate a range of financing and governance documents that include term sheets, financing documents, board and stockholder consents.
• Conduct legal research for senior corporate attorneys.
• Provide guidance to Flagship's internal finance team and portfolio company teams regarding corporate governance matters, internal policies and general best practices.
• Assist in compliance matters as well as standardizing processes and maintaining forms for the legal group.
• Manage teams of external counsel to drive a high volume of deals to closure.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as external counsel and portfolio company teams.
• Navigate complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholders across diverse regulatory environments.
• Draft and revise commercial agreements to align with evolving business strategies and risk parameters.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and synthesize findings for executive decision-making.
• Implement scalable legal workflows and documentation frameworks to support rapid growth.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the portfolio and advise accordingly.
• Collaborate with finance and business development teams to structure transaction-efficient solutions.

Requirements

• JD degree required and admission to practice law in Massachusetts or another state bar in the United States; outstanding academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the corporate department of a nationally recognized law firm.
• Strong understanding of equity financing, equity awards and stock incentive plans and corporate governance.
• General experience both working in teams and in managing substantial components of transactions independently.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tight deadlines in a frequently high-paced and high-volume environment with competing demands.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment on compressed timeframes and with constant change.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and external advisors.

Nice to have

• Experience with life sciences, biotechnology, or healthcare transactions.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and public company governance.
• Experience with international transactions and multi-jurisdictional compliance.

Practical notes

• This role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• The position involves significant collaboration with external counsel and portfolio companies across multiple sectors.
• Travel may be required to meet with stakeholders or attend conferences as needed.
• The role operates within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and resilience.
• Professional growth is supported through exposure to high-impact transactions and cross-functional leadership opportunities.