Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate and Securities @ BetterUp

Building the Permanent Home for Essential Software

Empowering Ambitious Businesses with Long-Term Growth

Beacon Software is seeking an M&A Counsel to lead the legal execution of mergers and acquisitions across its expanding portfolio of mission-critical software businesses. As a permanent capital holding company, Beacon acquires and grows essential businesses, supporting founders and teams with deep operational, technical, and investment expertise.

In this high-impact role, the M&A Counsel will serve as the primary legal lead on transactions from LOI through post-closing, reporting to the VP, Legal. Responsibilities include managing all legal work streams, conducting in-house due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and ensuring seamless deal execution across multiple concurrent transactions. The role requires direct partnership with Beacon’s investment and operations teams, providing real-time legal guidance and risk assessment, and leveraging AI tools to drive efficiency throughout the deal lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of M&A experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house, with a proven ability to independently run transactions end-to-end. Strong proficiency with AI-enabled legal tools, broad knowledge of U.S. and/or Canadian M&A frameworks, and the ability to address general legal issues across disciplines are essential. Experience with technology-focused or SaaS M&A is a strong plus.

Beacon offers a unique environment combining the pace of a high-growth technology company with the stability of a long-term investment firm. Team members benefit from mentorship, exposure to diverse industries, and the opportunity to work alongside entrepreneurs and investors who have scaled businesses from startup to IPO.

Learn more at: https://beacon.io