Counsel - Corporate and Securities

Overview

A growing technology organization is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join their legal team and work closely with the General Counsel. This role will support the company’s strategic growth by managing corporate governance, private financings, and equity management as the business prepares for its next phase, including upcoming fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with General Counsel and outside counsel to structure and negotiate private company financing transactions such as venture capital rounds, private equity investments, and debt facilities.
• Assist in preparing the company for strategic growth initiatives, including potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Support public company readiness efforts as applicable.
• Oversee and manage the company’s capitalization table and equity incentive plans.
• Maintain accurate equity records and support equity administration using Carta.
• Assist in maintaining corporate governance records and documentation.
• Draft board resolutions and support board of directors and shareholder meetings.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and maintain corporate records.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 4 years of corporate law experience.
• Proven experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating private company financing transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of equity management platforms, particularly Carta.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising high-growth or venture-backed technology companies.
• Familiarity with public company governance and compliance, including SEC reporting (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks).
• Exposure to IPO readiness initiatives.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Experience planning, drafting, and negotiating commercial transactions.
• Knowledge of employment law and executive compensation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match (U.S.-based employees).
• $200 per month health and wellness stipend.
• $400 per year continuing education credit.
• $500 per year Function Health subscription (U.S.-based employees).
• Free parking for in-office employees.
• Unlimited approved paid time off.
• Parental leave for eligible employees.
• Supplemental life insurance.

Location

This position may include in-office work with parking provided; specific location details to be discussed during the hiring process.