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Red Cell PartnersAssistant General Counsel, Transactions
Red Cell Partners functions as an incubation firm that establishes and funds rapidly scalable, technology-driven companies focused on national security, cyber, and healthcare sectors. The organization…
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Red Cell Partners functions as an incubation firm that establishes and funds rapidly scalable, technology-driven companies focused on national security, cyber, and healthcare sectors. The organization seeks an Assistant General Counsel to direct daily financing and merger and acquisition activities across its portfolio. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this senior remote position carries full autonomy in transaction execution and risk management strategy. The professional will collaborate closely with founders,…
Job Description
Red Cell Partners functions as an incubation firm that establishes and funds rapidly scalable, technology-driven companies focused on national security, cyber, and healthcare sectors. The organization seeks an Assistant General Counsel to direct daily financing and merger and acquisition activities across its portfolio. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this senior remote position carries full autonomy in transaction execution and risk management strategy. The professional will collaborate closely with founders, corporate boards, acquirers, and financial institutions while guiding outside counsel on purchase agreements, handling letters of intent, and managing early-stage funding up through full sales processes and corporate carve-outs. Candidates will also gain exposure to artificial intelligence applications and productivity tools utilized internally. The firm fosters a collaborative environment centered on high performance, mutual respect, and professional ethics.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily financing and merger and acquisition transactions for portfolio companies alongside outside legal counsel
- Negotiate letters of intent for sell-side processes and structure purchase agreements
- Execute venture financings across multiple stages including SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced preferred rounds
- Partner with the General Counsel to establish organizational risk posture
- Engage directly with corporate boards, founders, bankers, and prospective buyers
Requirements
- Hold a Juris Doctor degree and maintain an active license to practice law in good standing within a United States jurisdiction
- Possess eight or more years of legal experience encompassing significant venture financing and merger and acquisition work in corporate law firms and internal legal departments
- Demonstrate a proven ability to independently manage transactions from start to finish
- Bring substantial sell-side merger and acquisition experience covering every phase from initial letters of intent through diligence, purchase agreement negotiation, and post-closing duties
- Show expertise in venture financings across different stages, alongside associated cap table and governance mechanisms
- Display independent judgment under transaction pressure and the capacity to guide business teams on risk decisions
Qualifications
- Prior background advising high-growth or venture-backed startups
- Familiarity with export control regulations, HSR, or CFIUS reviews and their impact on transaction timelines
- Knowledge of continuation vehicles, secondaries, or fund formation
- Proficiency with artificial intelligence legal technology or related productivity software
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $280,000 to $360,000 per year
- Career advancement pathways aligned with firm expansion
- Fully employer-paid comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision for employees and their families
- Fourteen weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave at normal pay rates
- Unlimited paid time off subject to management approval
- Professional development opportunities and continued learning programs
- Optional participation in a 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and equity incentives
- Access to mental health support through Tara Mind
- Cost-effective GLP-1 solutions available through Crux
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is designated as remote.
What is the salary range for the Assistant General Counsel?
The base salary ranges from $280,000 to $360,000 per year, determined by experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have at least eight years of legal experience, including substantial venture financing and merger and acquisition work within both corporate law practices and in-house environments.
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