Compound Law is an AI-native law firm where human legal expertise and AI work in seamless collaboration.
You'll help shape the foundation of a new kind of law firm. Work directly with founders who bring both technical and legal backgrounds, move fast, and build solutions that matter. If you thrive in ambiguity and want real ownership, this is your opportunity.
As Applied AI Counsel for Corporate & M&A, you'll combine deep expertise in German corporate law with cutting-edge AI tools to deliver faster, more accurate M&A advisory and corporate services.
AI-powered due diligence that analyzes thousands of documents in hours. Automated red flag identification. Intelligent contract analysis. Real-time deal modeling. You'll work at the cutting edge of legal tech while handling sophisticated corporate transactions.
M&A Transactions
- Lead or support M&A transactions (share deals, asset deals, carve-outs) with AI-assisted due diligence
- Draft and negotiate SPAs, transaction documents, and ancillary agreements
- Coordinate with tax advisors, auditors, and other transaction parties
- Build reusable AI workflows for common transaction patterns
Corporate Governance & Structuring
- Advise on corporate structures, governance frameworks, and shareholder arrangements
- Draft articles of association, shareholder agreements, and corporate resolutions
- Handle corporate reorganizations, restructurings, and group internal transactions
- Advise on German corporate law (GmbHG, AktG, UmwG) and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications
- German law degree (Staatsexamen - both exams required)
- 3-6 years PQE in M&A and corporate law at top-tier German law firms
- Strong transaction experience (mid-market deals, complex corporate structures)
- Excellent drafting skills in German and English
- Deep knowledge of German corporate law and M&A practice
Ideal Background
- Experience with private equity, venture capital, or corporate M&A transactions
- Exposure to cross-border deals and international transaction structures
- Understanding of tax considerations in M&A and corporate structuring
- Experience coordinating complex multi-party transactions
Essential Skills
- Analytical precision in complex corporate structures and transaction documents
- Commercial acumen beyond legal mechanics
- Project management in fast-paced deal environments
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance
- Curiosity about using AI to enhance M&A practice