Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Role description

Role Overview

The Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities will lead the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, manage the preparation and distribution of stockholder consents and notices, and support the planning and execution of the annual stockholder meeting. The role will also advise on company governing and investor documents, help build and scale corporate policies, controls, and processes, and maintain organized internal deal files and corporate records.

What You Will Do

The ideal candidate will lead the development and review of the company's securities-related disclosures and reporting materials, develop and maintain disclosure controls, information governance, and communications protocols, and advise on insider trading policies, equity transaction reporting, and related compliance processes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and pragmatic legal professional with significant law firm training and a desire to apply their expertise in a dynamic, in-house environment. They will have a deep subject matter expertise in board and stockholder governance, securities disclosure obligations, and insider trading compliance, and a proven track record of advising companies on complex corporate and transactional matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• A minimum of 4-7 years of corporate and securities experience at a top-tier law firm, with a primary concentration in corporate governance, securities compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Deep subject matter expertise in board and stockholder governance, securities disclosure obligations, and insider trading compliance.
• Working knowledge of capital markets transactions, including Rule 144A and other private placements, sufficient to provide cross-coverage for the Capital Markets function.
• Proven track record of advising companies on complex corporate and transactional matters.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent business judgment and strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with extreme professionalism.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools (Claude, Gemini).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location