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sghcorp.com

Senior Corporate Counsel

sghcorp.com, Fremont, California, us, 94537

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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: Jan 6, 2026

Requisition ID: 1811

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

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 corporate experience

In‑house U.S. public company 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 Our preference is for candidates who can work hybrid in our Fremont, CA office or who are in the Pacific time zone, but we will consider highly‑qualified remote candidates anywhere in the United States.

The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in California is $210,000 - $230,000; for a remote position elsewhere in the United States, the Company reasonably expects to pay $191,000 - $211,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, location and education. The position is bonus‑eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401(k) 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.

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