Senior Corporate Counsel, M&A

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel, M&A, to join the Company's Legal Department supporting NVIDIA’s mergers, acquisitions and strategic transaction activities. The successful candidate will have extensive experience assisting with M&A transactions, as well as strong experience dealing with regulatory issues (antitrust, foreign direct investment, etc.). This role also requires experience working with senior management and ability to work well with and relate to company personnel at all levels!

What you’ll be doing:

• Evaluate, structure, negotiate, draft and provide advice on mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions.

• Review and draft NDAs, deal structures, term sheets, LOIs, due diligence, and other legal documents

• Partner to lead cross-functional teams to complete transactions

• Assist in legal due diligence across cross-functional legal areas such as corporate, commercial, IP, export control by using internal legal specialists

• Assist in negotiations and drafting of commercial and collaboration agreements in connection with strategic transactions and partnerships

• Participate in the development of strategies to enhance the deal process and execution

What we need to see:

• Current member in good standing of the California State Bar

• Law degree from top law school with excellent academic credentials

• 8+ overall years of law firm and/or in-house experience. Mix of law firm and in-house experience a plus

• Significant experience running complex and strategic M&A and other strategic transactions

• Practical and academic knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, and related strategic deals; proactive approach to recognizing needs, anticipating issues, and solving problems

• Experience working with senior management and ability to work well with and relate to company personnel at all levels.

• Excellent legal and business judgment and attention to detail

• Ability to think creatively, function independently and work proactively in a fast-paced environment

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• International transaction experience

• Outgoing, optimistic, self-starter, positive and flexible

• Prior managerial or oversight of other team members experience

• Capacity to work at fast-pace with multiple priorities

• Love of continuous learning, ongoing process improvement, and a first-principles approach to creative problem-solving

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you have initiative and creativity, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 16, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.