# Legal Counsel - M&A

> Spines · Herzliya, Israel · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-28

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Finance

## Description

**Spines: #1 Fastest-Growing Book Publishing Platform in the U.S.**

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We’re growing a team of people who want to shape the future of publishing, driven by craft, purpose, and the opportunity to make a real impact for authors and readers everywhere.

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### About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Legal Counsel – M&A** to join our growing legal team and support the company’s corporate and transactional activities.  
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney with **4+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm** who is looking to transition into an **in-house legal position** within a dynamic, fast-growing tech company operating across multiple regions (Israel, LATAM, and the US).

You will play a key role in supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters, while collaborating with our Finance, Product, HR, and Business Development teams.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Provide end-to-end legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, term sheet and SPA negotiations, and post-closing integration.
-   Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including investment, partnership, licensing, and equity documents.
-   Advise management and cross-functional teams on company structure and compliance.
-   Partner closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and R&D to align legal frameworks with business goals.
-   Manage and coordinate external counsel during cross-border transactions and due diligence processes.
-   Support the development of internal legal operations – templates, contract repositories, approval workflows, and risk management processes.
-   Contribute to a culture of proactive risk assessment, clear communication, and collaborative decision-making.

## Requirements

-   LL.B and **licensed to practice law in Israel**.

-   **4+ years of experience** as an attorney in a reputable law firm, preferably in **Corporate / M&A practice**.
-   Proven experience supporting M&A or financing transactions, including due diligence and drafting acquisition or investment agreements.
-   Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, with high attention to detail.
-   Excellent **business judgment** and ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs.
-   Understanding of labor law - big advantage
-   **Excellent English** (written and verbal) – ability to work across global teams.
-   Self-driven, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
-   A positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.

## Benefits

Why Join Us?  

-   Be part of a fast-growing, product-driven global company where legal plays a key role in strategic growth.

-   Take ownership of meaningful projects and directly influence how the company structures and executes deals.

-   Work in a collaborative, international environment with talented colleagues across departments and geographies.

-   Enjoy growth opportunities, and an environment that values initiative, innovation, and professional development.

## Apply

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