• Lead and support legal work for corporate development activities at all stages of an M&A deal, including transaction structuring, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, definitive agreement drafting and negotiation, and post-closing integration. • Partner closely with the Head of M&A legal and senior leadership to drive execution of the firm’s global M&A strategy. • Support Kraken's growing corporate governance needs as the company prepares for potential public company status, including advising on board governance, committee structures, policies, and processes. • Assist in preparing for and supporting board meetings and governance matters, including board and committee materials and minutes. • Advise on and support on SEC reporting and disclosure processes, corporate policies, and compliance frameworks. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, HR, and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment and execution. • Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure efficient and strategic use of external legal resources. • Provide creative, pragmatic, and business-focused legal advice to senior executives under tight timelines.