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SaaS, Web Publishing, E-commerce

Director, Corporate Development

New York, New York, United StatesHybridFull TimeDirector$203,500–$327,750 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Squarespace is seeking a Director, Corporate Development to lead critical function within our Strategy & Corporate Development organization. This role will be highly visible, with regular interactions across the executive and senior leadership of Squarespace. As the Director, you will set and drive the inorganic growth strategy, leading a team responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions. You will operate at a strategic level, guiding priorities, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring the corporate development function scales with the company’s long-term ambitions. You will report to the Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development and be based in our New York office.

You'll Get To…

Oversee the full lifecycle of M&A and strategic transactions, providing direction and guidance across sourcing, evaluation, diligence, negotiation, and integration

Lead, develop, and manage a team of corporate development professionals

Guide the development of financial models, valuation analyses, and strategic frameworks to inform decision-making

Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Finance, Legal, People) to define priorities and align on complex, high-impact initiatives

Establish and scale processes, frameworks, and operating rhythms to strengthen the corporate development function

Ensure effective prioritization and resource allocation across a portfolio of opportunities and initiatives

Synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders to drive alignment and enable high-quality, timely decision-making

Represent Corporate Development in executive forums, presenting recommendations and influencing key business decisions

Who We're Looking For

12+ years of experience across investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or related fields

Significant in-house corporate development experience with a strong track record of leading buyside transactions

5+ years of people management experience, and proven track record of developing high-performing teams

Deep understanding of technology and SaaS business models, including key metrics (ARR, bookings, ARPU, LTV/CAC)

Proven ability to operate at both strategic and organizational levels, setting direction in complex, ambiguous environments

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and advise senior executives, external partners, and stakeholders

Experience building and scaling processes, teams, and functional capabilities

Exceptional analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to guide complex modeling and valuation work

Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing executive audiences

Ability to translate long-term strategy into clear, actionable plans and measurable outcomes

Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills, with a track record of driving alignment across diverse teams

High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Passion for technology, markets, and identifying new growth opportunities

Benefits & Perks

A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums

Fertility and adoption benefits

Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage

Headspace mindfulness app subscription

Global Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits with employer match

Flexible paid time off

12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave

Pretax commuter benefit

Education reimbursement

Employee donation match to community organizations

7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Dog-friendly workplace

Free lunch and snacks

Private rooftop

Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $203,500 - $327,750 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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