Solving complexity. Accelerating results.

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

With over two decades of experience as trusted advisors, Penguin Solutions is an end-to-end technology company solving the industry’s most complex challenges in computing, memory, and LED solutions. Penguin designs, builds, deploys, and manages high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, allowing customers to achieve their breakthrough innovations.

Solving complexity. Accelerating results.

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

With over two decades of experience as trusted advisors, Penguin Solutions is an end-to-end technology company solving the industry’s most complex challenges in computing, memory, and LED solutions. Penguin designs, builds, deploys, and manages high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, allowing customers to achieve their breakthrough innovations.

Senior Corporate Counsel

Date Posted:  Jul 3, 2025
Requisition ID:  1606
Location: 

Milpitas, CA, US, 95035

Brand:  Penguin Solutions

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic Legal team, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and other corporate matters. In this role, you will report to our Head of Corporate Legal and partner closely with other Legal team members as well as our Corporate Development team and other cross-functional teams to deliver strategic legal guidance and leadership. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, financings, and other corporate transactions through all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and deal execution
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, definitive agreements, and ancillary documents
  • Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management, and execution
  • Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company, including on post-transaction and integration matters
  • Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to securities law, antitrust, data privacy, and other compliance matters that may impact M&A transactions
  • Support corporate governance and compliance matters for domestic and international subsidiaries, including entity formation, maintenance, and dissolution
  • Effectively manage outside counsel, ensuring effective legal support
  • Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices
  • Provide support and guidance on a broad range of other corporate matters as needed

 

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably California
  • 7+ years of legal experience, including significant big law firm and U.S. public company in-house experience advising on M&A and strategic investments
  • Experience with entity management (domestic and international) strongly preferred
  • Experience with corporate transactions in the technology sector strongly preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and take ownership of multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound business judgment to balance legal risk and business objectives
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves (no task is too big or too small) and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Positive attitude, good humor, and ability to maintain composure in challenging situations

 

Location

This is a hybrid role in our Milpitas, CA office, with two days per week onsite anticipated. 

 

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in California is $205,000-$225,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

 

Inclusion & Belonging Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces differences and fosters belonging for all.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto