Peloton

Counsel, M&A and Corporate Development

New York, New York Full Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Peloton is seeking a dynamic, business-oriented attorney with 5+ years of experience to provide legal counsel for our mergers, acquisitions, strategic transactions, and strategic partnerships activities. You will be a key advisor on a wide range of complex transactions — including acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments — from initial due diligence through execution and post-closing integration.

Reporting to the VP, Associate General Counsel in our New York office, the ideal candidate will have significant experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house, with a track record of managing both domestic and international transactions. You will work closely with our Corporate Development, Strategic Partnerships, Finance, and executive teams to execute strategic transactions that support the Company’s growth initiatives. Beyond M&A, you will also contribute to general corporate matters, including legal entity and subsidiary maintenance, real estate activities. and commercial agreements. 

This role is based out of our New York City headquarters and follows our hybrid policy. Currently, hybrid team members report to the office weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON
  • Lead and provide legal counsel on domestic and international M&A and strategic transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and the drafting and negotiation of all transaction documents
  • Partner cross-functionally with Corporate Development and other teams, developing trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated, multi-functional approach to deals
  • Represent the Legal Department on post-closing integration matters to ensure seamless business transitions
  • Drive scalability by developing standardized processes and templates to improve efficiency across M&A and other strategic transactions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including letters of intent, term sheets, purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, and related closing documentation
  • Manage outside counsel relationships, including oversight of staffing, budgets, and work product quality for complex transactions
  • Oversee subsidiary maintenance, including entity formation and corporate governance
  • Advise on diverse corporate matters, providing dedicated legal support for the Treasury, Accounting, and Real Estate teams
YOU BRING TO PELOTON
  • 5+ years of experience in M&A and strategic transactions at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house
  • Deep expertise in legal issues related to  domestic and cross-border M&A, partnerships, and strategic transactions
  • Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to remain flexible when navigating complex legal landscapes
  • Proven track record with the post-closing integration of acquired businesses
  • Strong industry knowledge of technology companies and subscription-based business models
  • A self-starting, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive and remain dependent in a dynamic environment
  • Versatility and a willingness to lead diverse corporate projects as they arise
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal jargon into plain language for business partners
  • Exercises sound judgment, humility, and the highest level of integrity in all professional interactions

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance 
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Access to mental health services
  • 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave 
  • Child care and family care discounts
  • Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts
  • Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount
  • Pet insurance and so much more!
Base Salary Range
$173,500$213,100 USD

 

ABOUT PELOTON:

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com.

At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool. 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable to applicants applying for positions in these jurisdictions.

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